Nablus is a city in Palestine about 50 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It’s an important Palestinian cultural and commercial center and includes several important historic sites.
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 Monastery of St. George of Choziba, also known as Mar Jaris, is located in the middle of the desert near Jericho, Palestine.
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.
