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The Monastery of Mar Saba
From the series “The Most Remote Monasteries and Temples in the World”
There is the Orthodox monastery of Mar Saba In Israel, near Jerusalem. The shrine is known to many travelers as the Great Lavra of St. Sabbas the Sanctified. In appearance it resembles a powerful medieval fortress. The monastery was named after its founder and was laid in this place in the 5th century. An amazing legend tells that in search of solitude Sabbas the Sanctified has found a cave, where he spent several years. A few years later, a small church was built near the cave. After that, devotees and followers of a hermit began to settle there. Construction of the great monastery began a little later, in the 6th century, during the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian. One of the lookout towers of the monastery was built in memory of this significant event; now it bears the name … Read all
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Cuisine and restaurants of Israel
Tel Aviv
There are many restaurants in Tel Aviv that are known far beyond the country. One of these dining places is the Ali Karavan restaurant specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine. Despite the fact that the restaurant is very popular and is considered one of the best in the country, it has a very attractive price policy. During the day, excellent set meals are always available for visitors; connoisseurs of fine cuisine dine in the restaurant in the evening. The Bertie restaurant is popular among … Read more 
Jerusalem
For many travelers, the traditional cuisine of Jerusalem is all about stuffed fish and various pates. However, the menu of the regional cuisine is not limited to these dishes. Even bread tastes differently at local restaurants because it is made in a special oven. Locals eat the majority of food with flat unleavened bread. Pita is also very popular in the national cuisine. This bread is often eaten stuffed with meat and different vegetables. Challah is one of the most attractive local types of … Read more
Haifa
Popular restaurants in Haifa differ not only with a variety of dishes, but also with attractive prices, so don’t deny yourself pleasure to get acquainted with local gastronomic features. A great selection of Middle Eastern cuisine dishes is represented in the HaBait restaurant; it attracts visitors with unique homelike atmosphere. A full dinner will cost no more than 20 euros. HaBait is sure to appeal to fans of simple and hearty food. The Alhambra restaurant is an interesting dining place; … Read more
Netanya
Netanya is a great destination to experience traditional Israeli cuisine. Today, the city offers restaurants of all kinds, but those representing regional cuisine are still among the most demanded by gourmets. Traditional cuisine restaurants are distinguished by the most attractive prices. They also attract foreign visitors with special kosher food traditions. According to local traditions, it is not customary to eat or serve meat and dairy products together. Visitors to traditional restaurants … Read more
Nazareth
Guests of Nazareth will have the opportunity to appreciate the features of traditional Israeli cuisine famous for the diversity of dishes. The main products used in local gastronomy are seasonal vegetables and fruits, fresh herbs, as well as dairy products and soy. Due attention is also given to the preparation of meat and fish, and the most popular dish of this category is forshmak. It is prepared from salted fish finely chopped and baked with sour cream and potatoes. Such an original casserole … Read more
