Maps of Israel
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Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Israel
Unique places of interest in Israel
Monastery of George Khozevita
From the series “The Most Inaccessible Buildings in the World”
The remarkable Gheorghe Hozevitul monastery was built in the 6th century. From a distance, his modest buildings look like swallow nests hanging over the high slope. The monastery was built entirely of stone and is incredibly beautiful. In it the old chapel and a lot of the religious artefacts have been preserved. The history of the monastery building is very interesting. As a legend … Read all
Dead Sea
From the series “Amazing Land Areas Below the Sea Level”
The main feature of the unique coastline is the salinization that forms the incredibly beautiful natural sculptures and landscapes. The high salt concentration attracts the numerous supporters of health tourism to the coasts of the Dead Sea. The deepest land area on the earth is … Read all

Aura of Israel in photographs
Traditions in Israel
Cultural traditions of local people are among the most interesting and unique in the world; it is safe to say that Tel Aviv has its own unique way of life. Travelers should be aware that the same for all the services and facilities day off is Saturday; in this the day the life in the city literally stands still. There is no longer public transport on streets, all shops and markets are closed. It is a day locals prefer to spend with their loved ones. The local calendar may seem unusual for … Read more

Jerusalem is a city which is characterized by a particular rhythm of life. Foreign tourists may consider it strange and unusual, but visitors who manage to feel the local culture will be astonished at an unforgettable sense of harmony and happiness. Many local laws are different from those to which people from European countries are used to. For example, a special calendar is one of the main distinguishing features of the national culture. Unlike the traditional Gregorian calendar months in … Read more

The culture of local people is very interesting, as they observe a lot of awesome traditions and celebrate fascinating national holidays throughout the year. One of the most important religious holidays is Passover. In this day, every local family serves the main festive meal, matzo. Unleavened bread is given to friends and relatives; many of them prefer to keep small pieces of post-holiday bread and use it as amulet. The anticipated holiday of Hanukkah is equally fascinating; candles are its … Read more

In recent years, Netanya has become a popular resort city visited by travelers from many foreign countries. Such active development did not prevent the city from preserving its unique cultural traditions, which are mainly backed by religious canons. They manifest themselves in all spheres of life, including gastronomy. Religious dietary laws of kashrut still remain relevant in local cooking. According to them, local people are not permitted to eat dishes from pork, hare, and birds of prey. Some … Read more

Nazareth is a major religious center whose shrines are annually visited by thousands of pilgrims from around the world. This feature could not but affect the life of the townspeople and their traditions. Religious canons are manifested in literally everything here. Locals do not wear bright or revealing clothes to show their respect for the local culture. Clothes for city walks should be as modest and neutral-colored as possible. Particular attention to clothes should be paid when visiting local … Read more
