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Family trip to Nazareth with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Nazareth is a city primarily associated with a central figure in Christianity because it was here where Jesus Christ was conceived, according to religion. The city has a great many religious attractions - for example, St. Joseph's Church, which is believed to stand on the site of the former carpentry workshop of Jesus of Nazareth. Or Mary's Well, which was once the only source of water in the city. However, the city is rich not only in religious attractions - it'd be interesting for kids to visit water parks, zoos, national parks located in Nazareth and its environs.

Guide to Nazareth sightseeing - things to see and to visit

Nazareth is considered a city in which Christ spent his childhood. This is a major center of pilgrimage, which attracts visitors primarily by its history and religious landmarks. The Temple …

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When visiting Nazareth with children, first and foremost, head to Aqua Kef - an amazing water park designed for children from 3 years old. It houses some unique water rides and those that most of us are already used to. The water complex is nicely decorated and has a free beach where you can have a great time sunbathing and swimming in Lake Tiberias. You can find the complex by the nearby attractions such as the ancient Roman Theater and the old ruins of the church.

Not far away is another interesting water park - Gai Beach Water Park. It is suitable mainly for small children, featuring a lot of interesting slides and beautiful decoration - it seems as if the whole family got into a fairy tale. And having gone down the biggest slide, you can find yourself in Lake Tiberias - kids will surely remember such an exciting adventure for a long time. Getting hungry? Go to the bar located on-site. Another water park is located on the other side of the lake and is called Luna Gal. The complex is quite small and ideal for small families. The beautiful design of the park buried in greenery attracts many visitors. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Cuisine of Nazareth for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe

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 …

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Nazareth is located not far from Israel's largest seaport Haifa, and therefore it shouldn't be a problem to get to the city with its zoo, which most likely interest small tourists. Here you can see a variety of animals - possums, snakes, rabbits, turtles, jaguars, parrots, monkeys. It is worth noting that the zoo is very beautiful and entirely flooded with greenery. Apart from having fun with animals, kids will have a unique opportunity to ride carousels and play on a playground. There are many places where adults can spend some time while the kids are frolicking.

Balagan Theme Park located in the vicinity of Nazareth is another great place for family fun. This is a real children's paradise where they can play all day long and lose any sense of time. Children of all ages will find entertainment to their liking - riding children's cars carousels, playing in a huge house, board games. For children, this is also a great opportunity to meet other kids and, possibly, make a friend for life. Here you can also celebrate children's birthdays or theme parties.

Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Nazareth inhabitants

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 …

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It is certainly worth visiting the so-called "Nazareth Village" - an authentic ethno-museum showing the life of the local residents' ancestors in pre-Christian times. Children learn a lot of new interesting information here and later show off their knowledge at school, surprising with little known facts even some teachers. Tours of the Fakhura Clay Factory are also available in Nazareth. Children are happy to hear about the story of the plant and how clay jars were made in the past. And all this is not only told but also shown.

View over Basilica of the Annunciation from Arab Cemetery - Nazareth

Restaurants and cafes serving the best sweets in town are the best suited to complete a wonderful day in Nazareth. So, visiting Almahdi Sweets, you can enjoy a large selection of mouthwatering oriental sweets. Do not deny yourself and the kids this pleasure, especially since they are all of high quality. Another interesting place is called Mahroum and delicious cakes are a must-try here. If you visit Chocolatte Gelateria Espresso Bar, be sure to taste chocolate cakes and ice cream desserts. One more great place is Almokhtar Sweets where one should give preference to amazingly tasty cakes.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Nazareth and surroundings

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Amusement parks near Nazareth
♥ Amusement park 'Gai Beach' Tiberias, 24.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

Family trip to Nazareth with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

City tours, excursions and tickets in Nazareth and surroundings

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Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of Nazareth

Interesting places to visit with children around Nazareth