Sightseeing in Nablus - what to see. Complete travel guide
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It is a well-known fact that this settlement is very old, and the region is often mentioned in the Bible. The name of the city sounds as Shechem in Hebrew, and this is the term that the Bible uses to describe this region. According to the sacred book, this was an ancient Canaanite and then Hivite city, but sons of Jacob Simeon and Levi destroyed the Hivite settlement because the prince of this land raped their sister. In the Shechem area, the Jewish people met God and recorded the Book of the Law. Soon after that, Abimelech became the king of this land.
In the Palestinian city of Nablus, tourists can visit the same-named mosque. The Great Mosque of Nablus is the oldest shrine in the city. The first building on this site appeared yet in the mid-40s of the 3rd century. This was an ancient basilica built by the order of the Roman emperor reigning at that time - Philip the Arab. When the Romans were defeated and the Byzantines became the new rulers in the city, they built a new Byzantine church on the ruins of the Roman one. That building also didn’t survive, and the Crusaders rebuilt it in the 12th century.
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An-Nasr Mosque is another sacred building in Nablus with a centuries-old history. Tourists can find it in the old part of the city. It is impossible to pass An-Nasr by without noticing because the mosque has an eye-catching turquoise-colored cupola. On the second floor, there is a hall for prayers. All these peculiarities of the mosque make it stand out from other Muslim shrines because it is uncommon for a mosque to have this kind of layout. The building was constructed at the beginning of the 14th century exactly on the site where the Crusaders installed their small round-shaped church that changed several owners over the centuries.
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The easiest way to reach Nablus is to arrive in Jerusalem first. The international airport of the Israeli capital regularly receives flights from different parts of the world. When traveling from Europe, the flight might last up to nine hours. After that, tourists need to continue their journey on a bus or train that goes to Ramallah. Upon arrival, you will need to make one more change to a transport that goes straight to Nablus. Tourists can always hire a taxi or rent a car for the period of their stay in the Palestinian land.
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National and city parks around Nablus
♥ National Park 'Hare Yehuda' , 15.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Zur Natan' , 27.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Kefar Nahum' , 31.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Migdal Zedeq' , 32.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Mazoleum Mazor' , 35.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Hare Yehuda' , 15.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Zur Natan' , 27.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Kefar Nahum' , 31.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Migdal Zedeq' , 32.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Mazoleum Mazor' , 35.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Nablus from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Mini Israel
From the series “Famous Miniature Museums of Architectural Objects and Cities”![](../../extreme/img/w300/mini-israel_1.jpg)
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Distance from Nablus center - 61.1 km.
Especially for the arrangement of the park, special varieties of miniature plants have been brought out by the best gardeners of the planet. They are exact copies of plants and trees that can be seen in certain areas of the country.There are about 70000 unique plants in the park. Presented in the park, plants are very whimsical and a care for them is no less difficult than creating amazing mock-ups. Specifically for plant care a special irrigation system has been created in the park, the total length of its water channels is 50 km. …
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The Monastery of Mar Saba
From the series “The Most Remote Monasteries and Temples in the World”![](../../extreme/img/w300/the-monastery-of-mar-saba_1.jpg)
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Distance from Nablus center - 57.9 km.
Like many ancient monasteries, Mar Saba is far from major settlements. It’s situated in the dead area of the Judean Desert, the so-called Valley of Fire. The only opportunity to visit this unique religious landmark is to have a long trip through the vast desert. Women don’t have to refuse from the experience, as there are several viewing platforms for them around the monastery. …
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City of David
From the series “The Surviving Artifacts of Jewish Civilization”![](../../extreme/img/w300/city-of-david_1.jpg)
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Distance from Nablus center - 50 km.
The City of David is remarkable for its unique engineering constructions. That’s an ancient tunnel of Hezekiah that has been dug almost 3 000 years ago. During tours around the historic district, travelers armed with flashlights walk through the tunnel. Despite the fact that excavations in the historic district have been going on for almost 200 years, much of the artifacts are still hidden under a layer of earth. The City of David is very popular among travelers. Every day, it is visited by hundreds of people. There are comfortable hiking trails and viewing platforms, from which you can see ancient sights in all its glory and make spectacular photos. …
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Sightseeing in Palestine: things to see
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