Religious Sites Israel

Tel Aviv	Jerusalem	Haifa	The Dead Sea	Eilat	Sea of Galilee	The Golan Heights
The Galilee	The Western Galilee	Nazareth	Caesarea & Netanya	The Judean Lowland	Beit She'an & the Valleys	The Negev

Tel Aviv Religious Sites

The St. Peter's Church The St. Peter's Church is a Franciscan Church situated at the Kdumim Square in the north-western area of the old city of Jaffa.	St. George Church (Aios Georgeous), Jaffa The St. George Church in Jaffa, also named Aios Georgeous, belongs to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate.
The Great Synagogue in Rishon LeZion The Great Synagogue in Rishon LeZion was built on a low hill in 1889 and served as an important communal base in the early days of the colony, which was founded in 1882.	Shvil HaRishonim (the Founders Trail) in Rishon LeZion As a moshava (colony) which was founded in 1882, Rishon LeZion offers a nostalgic journey between few of its old beautiful corners.
Immanuel Church The Neo-Gothic style Immanuel Church is located in the American Colony in Jaffa, which was built in 1904 by the German Templers.	The Maronite church The Maronite church was established in 1924 in Jaffa with the help of the merchant's wife, Iskander Awa'ad which later changed his name to Alexander bay Howard
The Hassan Bek Mosque The Hassan Bek Mosque, with it high minaret, was built in 1916 in the Manshiye neighborhood and stands on the border between Jaffa and Tel Aviv.

Jerusalem Religious Sites

The Temple Mount The Temple Mount, located to the east of the Old City of Jerusalem, is a site that is scared to both Judaism and Islam.	The Ethiopian Church As befitting its name, the Ethiopian Church is located on Ethiopia Street in Jerusalem, which is near HaNevi’im Street.
The Al-Aqsa Mosque Despite its great fame, the Al-Aqsa Mosque is only one of a few mosques and religious centers that are found in Jerusalem’s Temple Mount area.	The Church of St. John in the Mountains The Church of St. John in the Mountains, located in the neighborhood of Ein Kerem in Jerusalem, is a Catholic church that belongs to the Franciscan order.
The Chagall stained glass windows at the Hadassah University Medical Center Synagogue In 1962 a synagogue was inaugurated in Ein Kerem’s Hadassah University Medical Center, which is considered to be one of the most famous in Jerusalem.	Augusta Victoria Augusta Victoria is a magnificent complex which spreads over 80 dunams on Mount Scopus, at the altitude of 810 meters.
The Sisters of Our Lady of Zion Convent The Sisters of Our Lady of Zion Convent, hidden inside a stone wall, is one of the most beautiful places of Ein Kerem.	Church of the Dormition High up on Mt. Zion, near the southern wall of the Old City of Jerusalem, is the Church of the Dormition, one of the most beautiful and elegant in Israel.
Church of our Lady of the Arc of Covenant in Abu Gosh Not far away from the Benedictine Monastery of Abu Gosh, at the town’s north-west edge, one detects an impressive statue of the Madonna and Child.	Dome of the Rock The Dome of the Rock, known also as the Golden Dome, is the oldest original Islamic structure in the world.
The Benedictine Monastery in Abu Gosh In the heart of the vibrant town of Abu Gosh there is the Benedictine Monastery- a well-hidden island of peacefulness.	Audio-visual presentation At the Memorial and Heritage Site, located at the heart of Kfar Etzion, serving as an historical archive, an audio-visual presentation tells visitors the story of Gush Etzion- a collection of Jewish settlements located to the south of Jerusalem.
Deir Rafat Monastery A few kilometers away from the city of Beit Shemesh, but light years away from anything that is urban or has to do with the beginning of the 21st century, is the Deir Rafat Monastery.	The Dominus Flevit Church (meaning "The Lord Wept") The Dominus Flevit Church on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem is considered to be one of the most beautiful churches in the area, and not only because its dome’s large teardrop shape.
The Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu The Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu on Mount Zion is a Catholic complex which was inaugurated in 1931 and includes a church and a monastery.	The Jerusalem Great Synagogue The Jerusalem Great Synagogue, founded in 1982, is a very impressive and magnificent structure.
The Church of the Pater Noster (Our Father) Traditions have great power, and thus, about 2,000 years after Jesus sat in a cave with his disciples and taught them the Lord's Prayer which start with the words “Our Father”, one can visit the church which was built on top of that cave - the Church of the Pater Noster (Our Father) on the Mount of Olives.	Rachel's Tomb On the northern outskirts of Bethlehem is an ancient structure, which Jewish tradition identifies with the tomb of the Biblical matriarch Rachel, the wife of Jacob.
Aish HaTorah Center There is no doubt that the most beautiful views in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem are seen from the roof of the Aish HaTorah Center, the purpose of which is the return to religion and the spreading of Judaism.	The Church of the Holy Sepulcher The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is the most sacred of all places to all Catholic and Orthodox Christians around the world.
St. Claire's Convent on Hebron Road The Catholic convent of St. Claire, also called “Santa Clara”, houses nuns from all around the world. St. Claire's Convent is open for short visits and, for those who look for a different lodging experience, as an ascetic Inn that is filled with atmosphere.	The Church of the Redeemer, the Old City The Church of the Redeemer, which is located at the edge of the Christian Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem, is a Lutheran church which was built in the 1890s.
The Western Wall Tunnels The Western Wall Tunnels are an underground system of manmade tunnels, entrances and passage ways in the Old City of Jerusalem, which pass under the buildings of the Muslim Quarter and serve as the continuation of the Western Wall.	The Monastery of the Cross In the green Valley of the Cross in Jerusalem, is the ancient Monastery of the Cross, which is fortress-like and surrounded by an impressive tall stone wall.
The Convent of the Sisters of the Order of St. Charles Borromeo The German Colony in Jerusalem has quite a few surprises.	St. Andrew's Scottish Church in Jerusalem One visits St. Andrew's Scottish Church in Jerusalem, which is located near the beautiful Jerusalem Liberty Bell Garden, not only because of its special structure but also because of the view that it provides over to Mount Zion and Jerusalem’s Old City.
The Hurva Synagogue in Jerusalem After years of renovation and reconstruction works, the “Hurva” Synagogue stands in all of its magnificence at the center of the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.	The Church of the Visitation The Church of the Visitation in the Ein Kerem neighborhood of Jerusalem is a Catholic church that is located up a mountain.
The Western Wall The Western Wall (HaKotel HaMa'aravi) or Wailing Wall is the most visited place in Israel and this is due to its great religious importance.	The Cave of the Patriarchs The Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron is one of the most ancient and sacred sites in the tradition of the Jewish People.
Church of Gethsemane A visit to the Catholic Church of Gethsemane is one of the highlights of religious experience for Christian believers.	The Via Dolorosa The Via Dolorosa (Latin for Way of Suffering) is a route that passes within the Old City of Jerusalem and includes the 14 Stations of the Cross that Jesus walked through on his path from where he was trialed and until Calvary or Golgotha where he was crucified.
The Church of Mary Magdalene - The Onions Church The Church of Mary Magdalene on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem is dedicated to Mary Magdalene, Jesus’ faithful disciple, who was referred to as "the apostle to the apostles".	The Papal institute for Biblical and Archeological Studies In the beginning of the 20th century the Papal institute for Biblical and Archeological Studies was inaugurated at the Vatican and a little later, in the mid 1920s, its Jerusalemite branch has opened, especially due to the activity of Jesus here.
Emmaus Nicopolis Monastery Emmaus is an archeological site located near the Latrun monastery, which was continuously settled throughout many periods in history, due to its strategic location (on the way to Jerusalem) and the fact that in the past there were hot springs here which were famous for their healing properties.	The Notre Dam Monastery In front the new gate of ancient Jerusalem is the huge and elegant Notre Dam Monastery, which was built as an inn for the Catholic pilgrims coming to visit the Holy Land.
The Mar Maron Guest House The Mar Maron Guest House is friendly, well-kept and very modest. It serves as an important center of the Maronite community in Jerusalem and it also attracts travelers mainly because of the wonderful view that is seen from its roof, which includes an unusual lookout into the depth of the Old City.	The Mamilla Muslim Cemetery Near the Independence Park in Jerusalem, between the streets of Agron, Ben Sira and Menasseh Ben Israel, is a vast area which seems to be from another place and time.
The Tomb of the Prophet Samuel The Tomb of the Prophet Samuel in Jerusalem, better known as Nebi Samuel, is located inside a national park which looks over its surroundings from the height of about 885 meters above sea level. From the highest observation point at the site – the top of the Crusaders fortress – a breathtaking panoramic view is revealed, from the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area, or Gush Dan, to Gush Etzion.	The Jewish Quarter Behind its well-kept look and the surprisingly new appearance of parts of it, hides the fact that the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem was inhabited already in the 8th century BCE.
St. Vincent de Paul The prestigious “Alrov Mamilla Avenue” is not just the home of international brands and nearby luxurious hotels.

Haifa Religious Sites

The Muhraka Monastery The Muhraka Monastery is a Carmelite monastery which is situated at the top of the highest peak of the Carmel mountain range.	The British Military Cemetery Next to Jaffa Road in the Lower City of Haifa are found well-kept green spaces which house the British Military Cemetery.
The Stella Maris Church The Stella Maris Church and Carmelite Monastery are located on Mount Carmel and are counted among the most beautiful in Israel.	Maqam Abu Abdullah The three stories structure of the Maqam Abu Abdullah with its yellow dome is located in the Druze village of Ussefiya.
The Templers Cemetery in Haifa At the end of the 1860s the members of the German Templers cult arrived in Haifa and built in it a beautiful colony, as they continued to do all around the country later.	Maqam Abu Ibrahim In the western part of the Druze village of Daliat El-Carmel is Maqam Abu Ibrahim, a beautiful stone structure with a red dome.
The Bahai Gardens A magnificent complex of structures and gardens of the world center of the Bahai Faith located on the slopes of Mount Carmel.	The Ussefiya Military and Civilian Cemetery The Ussefiya Military Cemetery is the main Military Cemetery for the Druze soldiers who have fallen during their military service in the Israel Defense Force and here are held the annual memorial ceremonies.
The Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel In a neighborhood called the French Carmel, on Tchernichovsky Street in Haifa, is the Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.	Ohel Ya'akov Synagogue, Zikhron Ya'akov It is only natural that a historically important building such as that of Ohel Ya'akov ("Tent of Jacob”) Synagogue will serve to this day as one of the main active sites of the town of Zikhron Ya'akov.
The Kababir Mosque The Kababir Mosque is located inside a neighborhood by the same name, an echo of the Arab village that used to be there.

The Dead Sea Religious Sites

Nabi Musa The Nabi Musa complex, with its thick stone walls, blue domes, arched entrances, stone tiles and desert mystic, is a burial site and an ancient mosque which the Mamluk sultan Baibars built in 1269 in the heart of the Judean desert.	Qasr al-Yahud Qasr al-Yahud (the Castle of the Jews), located to the north of the Dead Sea, is a captivating ancient historical site.
Mar Saba Monastery Mar Saba Monastery is situated within an arid and spectacular desert view, on the side of a steep cliff overlooking the Kidron Valley which is in the north of the Judean Desert.	Deir Hajla A Greek Orthodox monastery and an important pilgrimage site in the Judean Desert, north of the Dead Sea.
The St. George Monastery Clinging to the face of a gorge, with green palm trees around it, in the beautiful Wadi Qelt, in which a stream runs with blue water that spring in a clear and shaded pool, is the St. George Monastery.	Euthymius Monastery In 2010 this monastery, situated in Edomim Plain and named after the Armenian monk, Euthymius- one of the founders of monasticism in the Judean desert of Byzantine time- was opened to the public.

Sea of Galilee Religious Sites

The Church of the Twelve Apostles in Capernaum (Kfar Nahum) The Church of the Twelve Apostles (also called “The Church of the Apostles”), located in the north-western corner of Capernaum (Kfar Nahum) on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, is a Greek Orthodox Church and as such it is elegant and beautiful and built in the shape of a cross.	The Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes Besides being one of the four cities sacred to Judaism, Tiberias and its surroundings are important milestones in the history of Christianity and the numerous churches around Tiberias attract many tourists and pilgrims.
The Church of the Mount of Beatitudes On the top of Har Nahum (Mount Nahum) is the Church of the Mount of Beatitudes, one of the most sacred and special places in Christian tradition.	Yardenit Yardenit is located where the Jordan River flows from the Sea of Galilee, to the south of the city of Tiberias, and it serves as a baptismal site for pilgrims who arrive here from all around the world.
The Church of St. Peter's House in Capernaum (Kfar Nahum) The Church of St. Peter's House, which is located inside the Kfar Nahum (Capernaum) National Park in the northern part of the Sea of Galilee, is a Catholic Church. The Church of St. Peter's House, which was built by the Israeli “Solel Boneh” construction company at the end of the 1980s, pays homage to the ancient churches which existed here before, such as an octagonal Byzantine church from the 5th century CE.	The Tomb of Rabbi Hiyya As one of the cities that are sacred to Judaism, Tiberias flourished culturally.
Domus Galilaeae A study center for Seminarians in a very impressive and beautiful modern architectural structure near the top of the Mount of Beatitudes, a kilometer and a half from Chorazin.

The Golan Heights Religious Sites

Nabi Elia In the north of Israel, near Masa'ada village, there is a place sacred to the Druze religious community	אנדרטת אגוז במעלה כביש 989 לרגלי החרמון הוקם אתר הנצחה ל-31 חללי סיירת אגוז, אשר פעלו בגזרת הצפון ובלבנון, מול מחבלים שהפרו את השקט בישובי הצפון
The Sna'aim Temple In the north of Israel, in one of the Hermon's mountain extensions, there ate two mountains. One of them is Sna'aim mountain	The Tomb of Nabi Hazuri (Sheikh Ottoman el-Hazuri) The Tomb of Nabi Hazuri (Sheikh Ottoman el-Hazuri), located in the north of the Golan Heights region, is one of the holiest places for the Druze in the Golan.

The Galilee Religious Sites

Aboab Synagogue The Aboab Synagogue in Safed is considered to be the most magnificent of the city’s old Synagogues.	The Ashkenazi HaAri Synagogue Rabbi Yitzhak Ashkenazi Luria, also name HaAri, was born in 1534 and is considered to be the father of contemporary Jewish Kabbalah.
The Tomb of Yonatan Ben-Uziel in Amuka In a small valley hidden in the heart of the great Biriya Forest, near the communal settlement of Amuka, is the Tomb of Yonatan Ben-Uziel; a center of attraction for single men and women looking for a match as well as for the childless.	The ancient cemetery of Safed (Tzfat) The ancient cemetery in the city of Safed (Tzfat), which was established in the 16th century, is one of the most fascinating of its kind in Israel, especially at sunset.
“The Roaring Lion” Monument In 1920, eight of the defenders of the Tel Hai Courtyard were killed in the famous difficult battle which has become a symbol.	Hurvat Shema (Shema ruin) The synagogue at Hurvat Shema (Shema ruin) is always revealed quite surprisingly, even if it is on the second or third visit.
The Saraya building in Safed The Saraya (meaning a “palace” in Turkish), located in Kikar HaAtzma’ut (Independence Square) in the Old City of Safed, is one the city’s most familiar symbols.	The Grave of Honi HaMe'agel (Honi the Circle-Drawer) In the midst of a drought year, Honi HaMe'agel (Honi the Circle-Drawer) drew a circle around himself with the help of his staff and announced unequivocally to God that he will not be moving until God assents to send down some rain.
The Old Synagogue in Rosh Pina Not many people know this, but the old synagogue of Rosh Pina, which is located on HaRishonim Street in the northern part of the reconstruction site, was the first permanent public building that was built in young Rosh Pina.	The burial place of Rabbi Shimon ben Yohai at Meron According to Jewish tradition, it was in the cave in which Rabbi Shimon ben Yohai lived for 13 consecutive years, that the teachings of the Zohar (Radiance)- the major book of the Kabbalah- were revealed to him.
Mensa Christi Church This charming ancient church, located in the center of Nazareth, is of great importance due to the large slab of rock it contains, which is identified according to Christian tradition with the table on which Jesus dined with his disciples following his resurrection.	The Church of Mary's Fear At the southern entrance to the city of Nazareth, on a hill called "Fear Mountain" or "Shivering Hill", is the “Church of Mary's Fear”.
Mitzpe Menahem (Menahem Observation Point) Mitzpe Menahem (Menahem Observation Point) is a memorial to Captain Menahem Kashtan, a pilot whose plane was brought down during the Yom Kippur War.	Habakkuk's Tomb The Prophet Habakkuk lived at the time of the first Jewish Temple and his prophesies appear in the Book of Habakkuk which has only three chapters.
The Metula Synagogue The Metula Synagogue, located at the center of Metula, is the first synagogue that was built in Metula and the only one that still stands there today.	The Church of Saint Joseph The Church of Saint Joseph is located, according to Christian tradition, over the carpenter workshop of Joseph, Jesus’ father.
Nabi Shu'ayb A beautiful structure, almost completely white and highly decorative, is revealed all of a sudden in the deep valley, not far from Karnei Hittin (Horns of Hittin) extinct volcano which is in the Lower Galilee region.

The Western Galilee Religious Sites

The Sea Mosque in Acre (Akko) Near the picturesque port of Acre (Akko), is the first mosque that was built in Acre since the time of the Crusaders. It was built in 1586 by the Ottomans, but 200 years later great parts of it were destroyed.	Gush Halav and the ancient synagogue An important Jewish village from the time of the Second Temple, the Mishnah and the Talmud periods, which under the leadership of one of its residents- known as Yohanan of Gush Halav- dared to rebel against the Romans in the Great Jewish Revolt and was the last village to be conquered by the Romans.
The Yehiam Convoy Memorial The Yehiam Convoy Memorial commemorates the soldiers who fell during the Israeli War of Independence while attempting to help the besieged people of kibbutz Yehiam.	Jezzar Pasha Mosque The most important and elaborate Mosque in Acre, the second in size in Israel, named after its builder, Ahmed al-Jazzar.
The Tunisian Synagogue in Acre (Akko) The Tunisian Synagogue in Acre (Akko) was built by people who came here from Tunisia in the 1950s and is named after the great synagogue in Djerba.	The Catholic Church in Iqrit The Catholic Church and cemetery of Iqrit are the last remnants of the Christian village which was located here and evacuated during the 1948 War of Independence with the promise made to its inhabitants to be returned to their homes.

Nazareth Religious Sites

The Sisters of Nazareth Convent Near the famous Church of the Annunciation there is the beautiful structure of the Sisters of Nazareth Convent.	The Synagogue Church In the heart of the market of the city of Nazareth, among the stores, a small yard leads to a special underground church.
The Carmelite Nuns Convent This beautiful convent is situated on a hill in the west of the city and it is surrounded by a high wall.	The White Mosque The White Mosque is the first mosque which was built in Nazareth, about two hundred years ago.
The Basilica of Jesus the Adolescent Located on the highest mountain top in the west of the city and overlooking its surroundings, the Basilica of Jesus the Adolescent (Salesian) is one of the largest and most magnificent of the Nazareth churches.	Kikar HaMa'ayan (Spring Square) According to Christian tradition, the Virgin Mary came here to draw water.
The Franciscan Monastery The Franciscan Monastery in Nazareth is a big and impressive structure which was built near the Church of the Annunciation and in which live monks from all around the world.

The Judean Lowland Religious Sites

The Monastery of Silence ("Minzar HaShatkanim") The Latrun Monastery, also knows as the Monastery of Silence ("Minzar HaShatkanim"), was founded in 1890 by the Trappist Order, and is the order’s only monastery in Israel.	Al-Omari Mosque Al-Omari Mosque in Ramla, better known as the “Great Mosque”, started its existence as the luxurious and highly decorated cathedra named after John the Baptist, which was built in the 12th century.
Beit Jamal Beit Jamal is located on the slopes of the Judean Mountains, south of the city of Beit Shemesh.	The Terra Santa Convent This place has quite a few names: the Terra Santa Convent, the Franciscan Convent and even the St. Joseph of Arimathea Convent and the St. Nicodemus Convent.
The Church of Saint George in Lod There are not many tourism sites in the city of Lod, which makes great efforts to improve its image.

Beit She'an & the Valleys Religious Sites

The Church of the Transfiguration The Church of the Transfiguration, located on the top of Mount Tabor (Tavor), is one of the most beautiful churches in Israel.	The Church of the Annunciation The Church of the Annunciation, known also as the Basilica dell'Annunciazione, is one of the most impressive and magnificent churches in Israel and one of the most sacred in the Christian world.
Mount Precipice In addition to being a holy site, Mount Precipice provides a spectacular observation point overlooking the Jezreel Valley and the surrounding mountains.	The Evangelical Church in Alonei Abba A large impressive tile roof, a tall bell tower, stone facades on which climb plants and a feel of a journey in time and space characterize the Evangelical Church which served some of the Templers who established this place which was initially called “Waldheim”.
The Tomb of Rabbi Judah the Prince (Yehudah HaNasi) in Tzippori The Tomb of Rabbi Judah the Prince (Yehudah HaNasi) in Tzippori is hidden inside an ancient stone structure with a blue dome.	The Church of St. Gabriel The Church of St. Gabriel, also known as The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, is a small church that resembles an old fortress, and its interior is filled with many wall paintings, icons and chandeliers.

The Negev Religious Sites

Abraham's Well Abraham's Well is an ancient well located in the entrance to the ancient city of Be’er Sheva.

The Baba Sali Tomb The Moroccan born Rabbi and Kabbalist, Yisrael Abuhatzeira (1889–1984), is known to many by his popular name of “The Baba Sali”.