With all the interesting historic and cultural sites in Haifa, we were hoping our “tour” of the city would include more than just a scenic overlook. Unfortunately, that’s all we got.
Caesarea National Park encompasses an ancient city on the eastern Mediterranean coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town of Caesarea, Israel.
The Jewish Quarter makes up the southeast quadrant of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old City of Jerusalem. It’s home to a number of synagogues and museums.
The Ramparts Walk is a great way to experience the UNESCO World Heritage listed Walls of Jerusalem. It takes you atop the historic walls that surround the Old City.
Jaffa Road is one of the oldest and most important streets in Jerusalem. It sits outside the Old City, running from the west end of the modern city to the walls of the Old City.
The Armenian Quarter is the smallest quarter of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old City of Jerusalem. It makes up the southwest quadrant of the Old City.
Ein Karem is an ancient village that’s now a neighborhood of Jerusalem. Tradition says St. John the Baptist was born there.
The Mount of Olives is a mountain east of the Old City of Jerusalem. It’s named for the olive groves that once covered its slopes.
The Cana Greek Orthodox Wedding Church is located in Kafr Kanna, Israel. It’s believed to be the site where Jesus performed the miracle of the Wedding at Cana.
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation (Ορθόδοξος Ιερός Ναός του Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου) is an important Orthodox Christian pilgrimage site in Nazareth, Israel. It’s also known as the Greek Orthodox Church of Archangel Gabriel (Ορθόδοξος Ιερός Ναός του Αρχάγγελου Γαβριήλ).