Printable maps of Nazareth
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Nazareth
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Nazareth with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Nazareth area
This Nazareth map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Nazareth and surroundings
Overview of festivals and celebrations in Israel
In the historical region of Galilee, a cheerful celebration is held commemorating the useful properties of olives and products made from them. In dozens of local villages and settlements, festival guests can walk through the groves of olive trees, listen to legends relating to them, visit oil mills and learn the secrets of cooking olive oil. During the Hanukkah vacation, a ten-day festival “Ta’am Kinneret” is held in the Jordanian desert. During the festivity, restaurants and grocery shops are set up around Lake Kinneret. Culinary master classes are also held. The festival is attended by famous chefs, offering guests signature dishes and desserts. You can get to taste the traditional food of the first settlers of the area in the festival. The main dish of the festival is Hanukkah doughnuts. … Open
Photogallery of Nazareth sights
Our guide to Nazareth
Cuisine and top restaurants
Khazen restaurant is popular with budget tourists, attracting them with a variety of dishes and a cozy home-like setting. Here you can try popular local fast food, including falafel, as well as order fresh vegetable salads and snacks. The restaurant serves simple dishes from seasonal products so it is pretty affordable. Fans of unusual places will like Tishreen 2 located on the top level of one of the city's … Open 
Traditions and mentality of Nazareth
An interesting tradition of the festival is theatrical performances. A few hundred years ago, they were very simple and lasted just a few minutes. In the 18th century, all the performances gained a larger scale and became more colorful. Within such theatrical productions, female artists are allowed to wear men's costumes and men, respectively, female ones. Such an exchange of clothes is strictly prohibited in … Open
Travel guide to Nazareth
Not far from Nazareth is the unique historical site of Sepphoris where the ruins of the ancient city of the same name were discovered. The first mention of the city dates back to the 1st century AD. During the reign of Herod the Great, it was a large flourishing capital. After several strong earthquakes, the city fell into decay and was completely devastated by the Crusaders. Today, visitors to the archaeological … Open
Nazareth for children - what to visit
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 … Open
Advices for travellers
13. The weather in Nazareth is quite comfortable even in winter - air temperature rarely drops below 10 °C. The rainiest month of the year is January so winter can hardly be called the best time for tours. 14. The easiest way to get to Nazareth is from Tel Aviv or Haifa where there are major international airports. Nazareth is linked to these cities by regular bus services. 15. The main form of public … Open
Attractions and active leisure
Although Nazareth cannot offer a variety of entertainment centers and amusement parks, besides regular tours, its guests can diversify their holidays with other activities. One of its largest and most interesting markets is located in the historic district. The Old Market is now one of the favorite tourist destinations. Here, strolling through the maze of colorful rows, you can buy the most popular souvenirs. They … Open
