What to do in Northern District

Activities, attractions and tours

Acre Old City
Acre Old City
Acre Old City
Acre Old City
Acre Old City


Top places to visit

1. Sea of Galilee

The Sea of Galilee is a large freshwater basin surrounded by towns and mountains that hold a special religious significance. Believed to be the location where Christ lived and taught, its shores are covered by spiritual vestiges and symbols. Sleep beneath the stars in one of the various campgrounds dotted around its banks.
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Sea of Galilee

2. Akko Harbor

From the classical age to the medieval era and beyond, Akko Harbor, also known as Ze’ev Frid Marina, has played a key role in the social and industrial development of the city. See busy fishermen and their boats against a backdrop of the old district’s walls and the tall Khan al-Umdan clock tower. Snap photos of these glorious vestiges, well-preserved after many centuries.
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Akko Harbor

3. St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland, Tiberias

St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland, Tiberias, is an exceptional spiritual outpost where prayers, songs and readings take place in English. It brings Scottish traditions and culture to the scenic shores of the Sea of Galilee. Join the pilgrims and vacationers who have traveled from around the globe to see this intriguing religious hub.
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With its photography exhibits, progressive projects and sermons in English, this welcoming church carries Scottish religious traditions to the Middle East.

4. Basilica of the Annunciation

The Basilica of the Annunciation is one of the holiest churches of the Christian faith. Join pilgrims in visiting the supposed place where the Archangel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be the mother of the son of God. A church has stood on the grounds of the Basilica of the Annunciation since the 5th century. Prior to this, common belief is that it was the home of Mary and Joseph.
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Basilica of the Annunciation

5. Hamam al- Basha Turkish Bath

Built by the Ottomans, the Hamam al-Basha Turkish Bath is an 18th-century site whose history is told via fun and informative videos. The public bathhouse has an opulent interior, with elaborate marble floors and a mosaic of ceramic tiles. Follow in the footsteps of affluent Ottomans as you amble through the site’s majestic halls.
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Statues of visitors and spirits of former bath attendants tell the story of this grandiose bathhouse through multimedia presentations.

6. St. Joseph's Church

Experience the mystical aura that surrounds St. Joseph’s Church. Discover a series of paintings and statues dedicated to the Holy Family and see the supposed ruins of Joseph’s workshop. St. Joseph’s Church, also known as the Church of the Nutrition, dates back to 1914. It stands on a site once occupied by Byzantine and Crusader churches.
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Artwork that depicts the life of the Holy Family decorates this church, which according to popular belief was erected over Joseph’s carpentry workshop.

What to do in Northern District


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Safed Old City

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Safed Old City. You might want to make time for a stop at Abuhav Synagogue or Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue.

Safed Old City
Tiberias Old City

Tiberias Old City

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Unique features of Tiberias Old City include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Saint Peter's Church or St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland, Tiberias while you're exploring the area.

Tiberias Old City
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Artists' Quarter

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Artists' Quarter. You might want to make time for a stop at Soul and Art Gallery or Center for Healthy Living in Safed.

Artists' Quarter
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Safed City Center

If you're spending some time in Safed City Center, Israel Bible Museum and General Exhibition are top sights worth seeing.

Safed City Center
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Sede Terumot

If you're spending some time in Sede Terumot, Ajloun Forest Reserve and Gan Garoo Australian Park are top sights worth seeing.

Sede Terumot

 

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