Monastery of the Twelve Apostles in Capernaum

The Twelve Apostles Monastery is located in Capernaum. In this area, according to Scripture, Christ preached, taught, and performed miracles. It was here, in this holy land, that the monastery was erected.

Its architecture is somewhat different from traditional. The tops are framed by twelve domes, painted red and maroon color (usually they are made in blue). And snow-white stone walls of cubic shape speak of holiness and purity of the soul.

On the territory there is a beautiful luxurious garden, which is home to poultry and well-groomed handsome peacocks with magnificent plumage and unusual bright tails.

Fruit trees and grapes create a sense of paradise. And the landscape near the lake overlooks the city of Tiberias, the Galilee Mountains and the Golan Heights. Near the church there is a descent to the waters of the Sea of Galilee for travelers and pilgrims.

How to get there - on the road number 87 to the northern part of Lake Kinneret.