Castles and fortresses in Galilee surroundings

Q: What historical places of Galilee is worth visiting for an architecture lover?

The fortress of Nimrod of the XIII century shows a sample of Islamic military architecture with massive walls and underground tunnels. In Acre, the halls of the Knights Hospitallers of the XII century with Gothic vaults and a unique water supply system are preserved. The ancient synagogue in Barama of the IV-V centuries combines Byzantine columns with Jewish symbols, and in Tsipori you can see Roman mosaics depicting the Mona Lisa of Galilee.

Q: Where to go in Galilee with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

The Hula Reserve offers ornithological routes among wetlands, where 500 species of birds, including cranes and pelicans, winter. Kibbutz Lohamei HaGhettaot hosts the Children of the Holocaust Museum with interactive displays. Keshet Cave in the Upper Galilee, with its natural limestone arch and waterfalls, is ideal for safe trekking, and Kangaroo and Emu can be seen in Gan Guru Park.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Galilee: the best photo zones?

Mount Arbel with vertical rocks and caves of robbers of the time of Herod the Great gives a panorama of the Kinneret. Blooming buttercup fields in the reserve "Mount Meron" in the spring create a contrast with ancient oaks. In Rosh Pin, the historical quarter of Ha-Metsud with Ottoman houses of the XIX century and stone terraces is ideal for atmospheric pictures, and the sunsets over the Beit Jamal Monastery with its pink sandstone have become cult photographers.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Galilee?

According to Kabbalistic tradition, the spirit of the prophet Elijah appears in the Ari Ashkenazi synagogue every Friday in Safed. Mount Tabor is considered the place of the Transfiguration of Christ, and in the cave of Kedem at the foot of the mountain, according to legend, Elijah hid from the wrath of Jezebel. In the village of Cana, stone vessels allegedly used at a wedding, where Jesus turned water into wine, and the creek at Nahal Amud, according to legend, received the name "Pillar" from the rock on which Moses prayed.

Q: What little-known sights of Galilee are worth seeing?

The village of Pkiin stores an ancient Druze shrine - a cave where according to legend, Rabbi Shimon Bar-Yochai hid. In Hurvat Minim, the ruins of a Byzantine church are preserved with a unique mosaic depicting the menorah and shofar. The Khan al-Basha caravanserai in Rosh Pin of the XVIII century demonstrates Ottoman architecture with "Maltese" arches, and in the Tel Dan reserve the ruins of the Canaanite city of Lais mentioned in the Book of Judges are hidden.

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Nimrod Fortress

On a hill 800 meters above sea level in the city of Safed, which is located in the north of Israel, is the largest ancient fortres …

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Iotapata Fortress

Iotapata Fortress is an ancient and inaccessible fortress of the town of Yodfat. According to the Biblical tradition, it was po …

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Belvoir Fortress

One of the main attractions of Israel is the Belvoir fortress, located on the top of the Neffali plateau a few meters from the Jor …

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Beaufort Fortress

If you do not know which place to visit to get an unforgettable experience, the Beaufort fortress, located in Israel, can be an ex …

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Fortress - Monastery of Saint John Hospitallers

The fortress is the Monastery of the Hospitallers of St. John, built in the XVIII century by Vladyka Dahar el-Omar in the Romanesq …

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