| Israel's Biblical Landmarks draw millions of tourists | | | | of famous people throughout the Jewish history rest |
| every year. Judaism, Christianity and Islam followers | | | | in eternal peace. The Russian Church of Maria |
| come to Old Jerusalem as one of the sacred places | | | | Magdalene, Church of All Nations and Dominus Flevit |
| for any representative of these monotheistic religions. | | | | Church are just a few places to visit in the Mount of |
| Israel's Holy Landmarks allow visitors from all over | | | | Olives region. |
| the world to witness incredible history in the making | | | | 6. Elijah's Cave is another important Holy Landmark |
| and perhaps reach God with their most sacred | | | | that could be witnessed in Haifa. A lot of significant |
| prayers. | | | | events were described to have taken place in the |
| Listed below you will find Top 10 holy places that | | | | Elijah's Cave where the prophet prayed and |
| should be seen by any traveler coming to the Holy | | | | meditated. The cave is holy to many Jews and |
| Land of Israel. | | | | Christians due to the fact that Mary, Joseph and |
| 1. Jaffa Gate is considered one of the eight entering | | | | Jesus stayed here overnight on their way from |
| spots to access the city of Jerusalem. It was built in | | | | Egypt. Elijah's Cave is situated right at the foot of |
| 1538 by the Suleiman ruler. According to the Legend | | | | the Cape Carmel in Haifa. |
| any attacker would enter the city specifically through | | | | 7. Nazareth city is a must attraction for any tourist |
| Jaffa Gate. The gate is situated at the western side | | | | visiting Israel. According to the New Testament |
| of the Old City leading straight to the Armenian and | | | | Nazareth was a place where Jesus spent part of his |
| Muslim quarters. Jaffa sea port had tremendous | | | | childhood. This area boasts a vast net of churches to |
| historical and cultural significance since it served as a | | | | commemorate the religious significance of this city. |
| shipping route for delivering wood to build the | | | | Do not miss the Church of the Annunciation, Mensa |
| temples of Jerusalem. | | | | Christi Church, the White Mosque and Eastern |
| 2. Western (Wailing) Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem | | | | Orthodox Church among its many attractions. |
| is among the most important attractions of all Israel | | | | Shopping at the Nazareth's Old Market is a great |
| Holy Places. The wall is adjacent to the Temple | | | | experience and opportunity to acquire wonderful |
| Mount and is considered the holiest of all holly places | | | | souvenirs to take home. |
| in Israel to reach God with prayers. Jews from all | | | | 8. Mount Nebo is one of many Israel Holy Places that |
| over the world come here to pray and find peace; | | | | is home to the Memorial Stone to Moses when he |
| they also insert small pieces of paper with their most | | | | viewed the Promised Land. Mount Nebo opened a |
| sacred wishes into the little openings in the Wailing | | | | spectacular panorama of the Promised Land to |
| Wall. | | | | Moses. Mount Nebo is also a final resting place for |
| 3. Bethlehem is considered the place where King | | | | Moses and therefore an important Holy Landmark in |
| David and Jesus Christ were born. Bethlehem is | | | | Israel. |
| located 10 kilometers from the Old City of Jerusalem. | | | | 9. River Jordan according to Judaism flows to create |
| The most significant attractions of Bethlehem are the | | | | an eastern border for the Land of Israel. River Jordan |
| Milk Grotto Chapel, Basilica of the Nativity and | | | | was Jesus Christ's place of baptism by John the |
| Rachel's Tomb. | | | | Baptist. Do not miss visiting this Holy Place during you |
| 4. The Sea of Galilee is located within 25 kilometers | | | | visit to Israel. |
| of the city of Nazareth and provides a plethora of | | | | 10. Jericho is the City of Palm Trees and the most |
| activities for any visitor to Israel. Jesus Christ used to | | | | ancient known walled city. The story has it when |
| preach at the picturesque shores of the Sea of | | | | Joshua entered the city the walls came down, though |
| Galilee or Lake Kinneret that it is also referred as. A | | | | archeologists still have not uncovered any remains of |
| lot of miracles that Jesus Christ created were | | | | the actual walls. Cleopatra was known to favor |
| described to have taken place at the Sea of Galilee, | | | | Jericho due to a large plantation of persimmon plants |
| specifically, walking on water, taming the storm and | | | | that were used to manufacture the most sensual |
| feeding the hungry. | | | | perfume that drove any man wild. The remnants of |
| 5. Mount of Olives is a holy place for all Jews and is | | | | the tower and forts are considered the most |
| named mostly for a large concentration of olive trees | | | | precious pieces of artifacts in Jericho city. Jericho |
| growing all over the mountain. Mount of Olives is a | | | | was considered an oasis in the desert and loved by |
| very important place since there are so many places | | | | wealthy people of the ancient times that used this |
| of religious interest scattered around the surrounding | | | | city as their winter residence. |
| areas. The Hebrew cemetery is a place where a lot | | | | |