Nazareth Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Amazing town and history 


Con

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 Not much to see other than the big church 


In a nutshell

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 You do not need to plan too much time here on your visit. 

 

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Things to Do  

Basilica of the Annunciation

Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth

 crazyman2 Says:  This is the spot where Gabriel appeared to Mary. Of course, there have neen a number of churches over the site during the centuries ---this is the fifth to be built here!The religious artwork is amazing: stained glass, mosaics, sculptures, murals and the architecture. The... 

Nazareth Village

Nazareth Village, Nazareth

 RuXTaR Says:  Nazareth Village is a walk through museum which recreates life the way it was in the first century. They restored a first century vineyard and built replicas of houses, fully functioning olive press, synagogue, and watchtower. They also show the only first century wine-press... 

Mount of Precipice

Mount of Precipice, Nazareth

 iblatt Says:  On the southern edge of Nazareth, Mt. Precipice looks over the green, fertile Jezreel Valley.According to Christian tradition, the residents of Nazareth were infuriated by Jesus's sermon when he declared himself as Messiah, and the angry mob pushed him to the edge of this... 

St. Joseph's Church

St. Joseph's Church, Nazareth

 iblatt Says:  As you complete your tour of the Basilica of Annunciation, continue to the far end of the basilica complex. There you will find St. Joseph's Church. The first church was constructed here in the Byzantine period (5th century), and at that time it was not associated with... 

Mensa Christi Church

Mensa Christi Church, Nazareth

 iblatt Says:  This church's claim to fame is a stone table which served, according to popular tradition, as the table on which Jesus and his disciples dined. Hence the name: "Table of Christ" in Latin.The location became popular in the 17th century, the Franciscan built a chapel here in... 

The Synagogue Church

The Synagogue Church, Nazareth

 iblatt Says:  According to the New Testament, Jesus preached in a synagogue in Nazareth, the one in which he used to study and pray. This was where he first told the astonished Nazareth villagers that he was actually the Messiah., and aroused their anger. On the traditional site of this... 

Mosaics in the Basilica of Annunciation

Mosaics in the Basilica of Annunciation, Nazareth

 iblatt Says:  One of the remarkable features of the Basilica of Annunciation in Nazareth is an exhibition of mosaics from all over the world, depicting the same theme of the Virgin Mary.Each one brings the flavor of its country of origin: Japan, Indonesia, Spain, Ireland, Brazil...The... 

Basilica of the Annunciation

Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth

 iblatt Says:  The Catholic Basilica of the Annunciation is the most prominent landmark in Nazareth, and attracts visitors from all over the Christian world. Several churches were built here and later destroyed over the centuries. The basilica you see today is a modern concrete building... 

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Nazareth

 iblatt Says:  According to the Orthodox churches, the location of Mary's Well and the Annunciation was in a diferent location from that which the Catholics believe in, a bit further north along today's main street of Nazareth.The Greek Orthodox church built here is not large, but... 

The Orthodox Church Museum

The Orthodox Church  Museum, Nazareth

 orthodox Says:  The museum has a collection of 19th century icons from the Byzantian church and has beautifully rennovated parts of the original iconostasis as well as a unique display of handwritten prayer books in different languages in which the Orthodox service has been and is still... 

The White Mosque

The White Mosque, Nazareth

 gubbi1 Says:  Have a look at the White Mosque in Nazareth. You can look inside the prayers room. The White Mosque is the oldest of Nazareth, built in the 18th century.Below the link brings you to a more detailed description of the mosque. 

Hotels  

Casa Nova Hospice

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Golden Crown Nazareth Hotel

 2 Reviews and 66 Opinions  We had a very pleasant stay at the Golden Crown Hotel. It is located in a quiet residential area on... 

Restaurants  

Sahara: The Best Place in Town

Sahara: The Best Place in Town, Nazareth

 calej Says:  Cozy, rustic, world class place. Friendly locals. They told us this was their favorite place to eat. Great place for families too. Price is reasonable. I want to go back and eat here again! Lovely lovely experience. Appetizer of pita bread with all sorts of dips, salads,... 

Diana: Dont Judg it by its look !

Diana: Dont Judg it by its look !, Nazareth

 Sharon Says:  Okay... so I've been told that this place is a real good one and worth a visit... we traveled there one night (1.5 hour drive from TA !!!) just to have some good dinner... When we arrived there and i saw it from the outside i though Oh boy is that the place ? But then i knew... 

Transportation  

How to get to Nazareth

How to get to Nazareth, Nazareth

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  Nazareth is about 100 km from Tel Aviv, 70 km from Netania, 25 kilometers from the Sea of Galilee and about 9 kilometers west from Mount Tabor. We reached it from Tel Aviv by a tourist bus for 3 hours with a stop in Netania.Nazareth is nestled in a natural bowl which reaches... 

Shopping  

Nazareth Gift Shop: Holy Land gifts
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We have been brought to a gift shop by our guide before visiting the Basilica. There were a lot of icons and religious attributes which could remind you a visit to Nazareth if you bought something there.
It was pleasant that many of advertisements were in Russian and a shop manager spoke Russian.

You can watch my 2 min 11 sec HD Video Nazareth Icon Shopping out of my Youtube channel.

Written Apr 23, 2010

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Off The Beaten Path  

Nazareth in December

Nazareth in December, Nazareth

 dshachar Says:  Starting on 12.12, Nazareth begins its winter festivities. Tens of thousands of people flock to the central square, Spring Square (Kikar Hamaayan in Hebrew) to watch the central stage, which this year included performances by various singers, and the Hebrew University... 

19th Century Fresco Ceiling

19th Century Fresco Ceiling, Nazareth

 iblatt Says:  In a more quiet lane off the noisy main market street, a private house bears testimony to the decor of wealthy merchants' homes in the 19th century.There is an entrance hall and bedrooms on both sides; in one of the bedrooms on the right, an unusual fresco ceiling has been... 

The Blue Route Walking Tour

The Blue Route Walking Tour, Nazareth

 iblatt Says:  First, grab a map of the city in the Nazareth Cultural and Tourism Association information center, in the city center (tel. 04-6011072). Several walking tours are marked in different colors on the map.The "Blue Route" (also called the "Mensa Christi Route") follows a narrow... 

Favorites  

Nazareth – rock group

Nazareth – rock group, Nazareth

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  For those people who is already 50 or 60 years old the name of Nazareth is bringing back memory from far 1970th when the Scottish rock group Nazareth was very popular all over the world including even the USSR. I grew up in atheism and, shame on me, I heard the name of... 

Nazareth in General

Nazareth in General, Nazareth

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  Nazareth is the largest city in the North District of Israel. The city is interesting because it is described in the New Testament as the childhood home of Jesus. That’s why it is a center of Christian pilgrimage. It has many shrines commemorating biblical events.Nazareth... 

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