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Tourism in Israel
Tourism in Israel includes a rich variety of historical and religious sites in the
Holy Land, as well as modern beach resorts, archaeological tourism, heritage tourism and
ecotourism. Israel has the highest number of museums per capital in the world.[1] See also Israel travel guide from Wikitravel
Historical, religious and cultural sites
- The capital of the modern State of Israel. The holiest city in Judaism, the ancient capital of the United Monarchy and then of the Kingdom of Judah. The site of the Temples in Jerusalem. See Western Wall
- (Christianity) The site of some of Jesus's teaching and entombment; Christians believe he was crucified on a nearby hill,
Golgotha . - (Islam) Third holiest city. Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque
- List of places in Jerusalem
- Hermon mountain. Skiing during the winter.
- Archaeology in Katzrin, Gamla, Nimrod Fortress, Gilgal Refaim
- A holy city in Judaism, where much of the Jerusalem Talmud was written and kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) was developed. Famous for its artisans.
- (Bahá'í) Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh, resting place of Bahá'u'lláh.
- Carmel
- (Bahá'í) Shrine of the Báb, its associated terraces, and the Bahá'í World Centre and the buildings.
- A holy city in Judaism, on west bank of the freshwater Sea of Gallilee.
- (Christianity) Jesus's hometown and site of many of his acts and miracles
- One of the largest archaeological sites in the Middle East.
- Largest metropolitan area with more than three million inhabitants. The cosmopolitan and financial capital.
- Burial place of the matriarch Rachel and birthplace of King David.
- (Christianity) Birthplace of Jesus
- The second-holiest city in Judaism and the place where the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs is located. According to Jewish tradition, this is the burial place of the great patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) and matriarchs (Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah). The capital of the Kingdom of Israel before David moved it to Jerusalem.
- Masada became famous for its significance in the First Jewish-Roman War (Great Jewish Revolt), when a siege of the fortress by troops of the Roman Empire led to a mass suicide of the site's Jewish defenders when defeat became imminent.
- Southernmost city. Year-round vacation destination.
- A network of once Socialist communes which dot the countryside. They are currently undergoing a process of modernization and re-organization. Well known in Israel for great contributions to Israeli history, politics, army, and Zionism.
Seas and lakes
- Mediterranean coastal strip
- Sunny beaches and hotel resorts
- The Dead Sea
- The lowest point on the Earth's surface and the deepest hypersaline lake in the world, famous for its buoyancy and medicinal qualities
- Sunny beaches and hotel resorts
- Sunny beaches and hotel resorts
- Important Christian holy sites such as Mount of Beatitudes
Safety issues
Public areas and transit have unfortunately been the targets of suicide bombers in recent years. It is advised that if one sees anyone acting suspiciously, or find an untended parcel, package, or bag, to notify a police officer, soldier, or others immediately. Terrorist attacks on public transit peaked in the early 2000s, but since then the danger of riding public transit and visiting public areas has lessened dramatically. Caution should still be used in disputed areas and visiting public areas.
Image gallery
 The Old City of Jerusalem as seen from the Mount of Olives |
 Jerusalem Old City at night |
 The Tower of David Museum |
 Jerusalem, Shrine of the Book |
 Lake Tiberias |
 Buoyancy of the Dead Sea |
 Masada |
 A Mikveh in Masada |
 Bahá'í terraces and the Shrine of the Báb |
 Waterfalls in Banias |
 Chambered Gate in Hatzor |
 Synagogue in Capernaum |
 Catholic church in Capernaum |
 Kibbutz Ein Gedi |
 Eilat |
See also
- Land of Israel
- Geography of Israel
- History of Israel
- Archaeology of Israel
Culture of Israel - Levantine cuisine and Jewish cuisine
- Israeli wine
References
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