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The struggle for Israel's independence in Galilee

The 20^th century in Galilee was marked by the revival of Jewish presence in the land of Israel, and the struggle which led to Israel's independence. Neighborhoods and cities, sites and museums show us the events which were part of this fascinating history.
Nazareth – Christianity spiced with local flavors

Nazareth is the city where Mary the Virgin received the annunciation of the forthcoming birth of Jesus Christ, and where he has spent his childhood and one of the most beautiful and important churches of Israel is located here.
Pioneers, kibbutz and Zionism next to the Sea of Galilee

The ideals of the Zionist movement included a change of the way of life of the Jews, which would bring the Jews back to agriculture and which emphasized social values of the movement.
Judaism revival in Galilee – the places of Sanhedrin

Due to the destruction of the Second Temple, Judaism faced the challenge of adaptation of the religion and its cult to the new circumstances.
Bet Shean and Tiberias – the Roman centers

Bet Shean was a Roman regional center, and amazing remains show its previous importance, and Tiberias was founded on the shore of Sea of Galilee in honor of the Roman emperor Tiberius and was named after him.
The wonders of nature in Hula Valley

Hula Lake, a part of Jordan valley, is a natural spot with unique flowers and plants, where you can observe migrating birds and buffalos.
Walking tours of Druze Villages

The Druze religion is represented in several towns in the north of Israel, and several are worth visiting: Daliyat Al Carmel near Haifa, with a popular market and great views of the green Carmel mountain; Pki'in, with an authentic olive press, a synagogue which continues a history of Je
Panoramic Golan heights – the land of volcanoes and waterfalls

Golan Heights are a basaltic plateau, and its topography creates a beautiful landscape of different types of volcanoes, with viewpoints to Israel and Syria, when from the plateau many streams go down to Jordan river and the Sea of Galilee.
The Sea of Galilee (Kineret)

Kineret is the most important body of water in the inland of Israel, providing water to many of the houses of Israel, being a natural wonder 200 meters below sea level, and having a great spiritual significance in the Christian tradition, as a place where Jesus had walked on water and p
The ancient time meets modern time in the Hula valley

One of the Biblical tels, recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Site is Tel Hazor, located in the Hula Valley, and known in early times as "head of all kingdoms".

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