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Map of cities in Israel
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Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Israel
Top sights in Israel
Jerusalem
From the series “The Oldest Inhabited Cities on the Planet”
Jerusalem is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the Middle East and one of the oldest cities in the world, whose history dates back to 2800 BC. Many travelers know it as the location of priceless religious shrines. It’s visited by followers of the Christianity, as well as Judaism and Islam. In ancient times, Jerusalem was the capital of Israel and Judah. Between two ages, the city has long remained under the power of Babylon, and then came under control of the Persian Empire. Macedonian Empire and Egypt have also left their marks on the history of Jerusalem, so culture of the modern city is an amazing synthesis of very beautiful and amazing national traditions. The population of the modern city, taking into account the nearest suburban areas, is about a million people. … Read all
Masada
From the series “The Longest Ski-Lifts and Cable Trams in the World”
Opening of the Masada cableway in Israel took place in 1971. It was built specifically to deliver tourists to the eponymous archaeological complex located on a mountain top. Masada cableway has been the lowest in the world for over forty years. Its starting point is at 257 meters below sea level. Experts of Swiss company, Carl Brandl, were engaged in designing the cableway. Cable length is 900 meters, and the boost level is 290 meters respectively. Originally the cableway was supported by pillars, but after the reconstruction in 1998 it was decided to remove them, so today the ropeway doesn’t have any additional support. The endpoint of the cableway is a mountain plateau featuring the ancient fortress of Masada. It’s one of the outstanding archaeological sites of the country. Every … Read all
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Culture of regions in Israel
Tel Aviv
The old town with an unusual name Old Jaffa is considered the best place to explore, as there are the important cultural and historical sites. The district was completely renovated; at the same time it has managed to retain the charm of the past centuries. At every step you can see interesting buildings dating back to different eras. Many old houses today house popular restaurants, shops and museums making area exploring even more interesting. Speaking of cultural institutions in Tel Aviv, … Read more 
Jerusalem
Western Wall (also known as Wailing Wall) is an internationally famous landmark of Jerusalem and a religious site of global importance. Many call it the "synagogue in the open air". Every year the religious object is visited by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the world. Many people come to the wall to pray, while others prefer to celebrate family occasions here. During past few years the territory of the architectural structure was significantly expanded and … Read more
Acre
Citadel of Acre, which was built in the mid-18th century, is considered the main historic symbol of the city. This is a large architectural complex surrounded by impenetrable stone walls. Archaeological studies discovered that the first constructions on the site of the citadel were built by the Templars. The citadel that we can see today was built on the ruins. The underground part of the complex is the only surviving element of the older construction. Today, tourists can visit it too during an … Read more
Haifa
Haifa is the modern prosperous city; in the last 50 years its population has increased more than twice. Each area of the city is of great interest for travelers and boasts an abundance of interesting cultural centers. The picturesque district of Bat Galim built in the first half of the 20th century is home to the National Maritime Museum. At the edge of the area there is the legendary cave of Elijah the Prophet; a lot of amazing stories and legends are associated with it. A good place to … Read more
Netanya
In Netanya, tour goers will be offered walks in interesting historical places. In the vicinity of the city, they can discover the ruins of the ancient Qaqun Fortress. The exact date of the citadel's construction is still unknown. The first written mention of it dates back to the 12th century. According to one version, the fortress was built by the crusaders to protect the conquered territories. Over the hundreds of years, the citadel has survived many destructive battles. Throughout the entire … Read more
Nazareth
The main attractions of Nazareth are religious shrines, among which a special place is occupied by the Basilica of the Annunciation. According to legend, the basilica was built in the very place where Mary received the message from God. It features an unusual architecture and has been the largest Christian church in the Middle East since its construction. This basilica has two levels and an ancient grotto preserved at its first level. If you believe Christian traditions, the Blessed Virgin Mary … Read more
Eilat
When describing the diverse historic landmarks of Eilat, Massada National Park and the fortress with the same name, which is located nearby, should be mentioned first. Built several hundred years ago, the fortress had to endure many challenges. It’s a miracle that it has managed to retain its original look and design. These days, the fortress is a regular venue for various military ceremonies. Needless to say, it’s a popular landmark that attracts all tourists who want to learn more about … Read more
