Israel - Top 10 Biblical Landmarks of the Holy Land

Israel's Biblical Landmarks draw millions of touristsof famous people throughout the Jewish history rest
every year. Judaism, Christianity and Islam followersin eternal peace. The Russian Church of Maria
come to Old Jerusalem as one of the sacred placesMagdalene, 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 overOlives region.
the world to witness incredible history in the making6. Elijah's Cave is another important Holy Landmark
and perhaps reach God with their most sacredthat 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 thatElijah's Cave where the prophet prayed and
should be seen by any traveler coming to the Holymeditated. 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 enteringJesus stayed here overnight on their way from
spots to access the city of Jerusalem. It was built inEgypt. Elijah's Cave is situated right at the foot of
1538 by the Suleiman ruler. According to the Legendthe Cape Carmel in Haifa.
any attacker would enter the city specifically through7. Nazareth city is a must attraction for any tourist
Jaffa Gate. The gate is situated at the western sidevisiting Israel. According to the New Testament
of the Old City leading straight to the Armenian andNazareth was a place where Jesus spent part of his
Muslim quarters. Jaffa sea port had tremendouschildhood. This area boasts a vast net of churches to
historical and cultural significance since it served as acommemorate the religious significance of this city.
shipping route for delivering wood to build theDo 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 JerusalemOrthodox Church among its many attractions.
is among the most important attractions of all IsraelShopping at the Nazareth's Old Market is a great
Holy Places. The wall is adjacent to the Templeexperience and opportunity to acquire wonderful
Mount and is considered the holiest of all holly placessouvenirs to take home.
in Israel to reach God with prayers. Jews from all8. 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 mostviewed the Promised Land. Mount Nebo opened a
sacred wishes into the little openings in the Wailingspectacular panorama of the Promised Land to
Wall.Moses. Mount Nebo is also a final resting place for
3. Bethlehem is considered the place where KingMoses and therefore an important Holy Landmark in
David and Jesus Christ were born. Bethlehem isIsrael.
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 thean eastern border for the Land of Israel. River Jordan
Milk Grotto Chapel, Basilica of the Nativity andwas 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 kilometersvisit to Israel.
of the city of Nazareth and provides a plethora of10. Jericho is the City of Palm Trees and the most
activities for any visitor to Israel. Jesus Christ used toancient known walled city. The story has it when
preach at the picturesque shores of the Sea ofJoshua entered the city the walls came down, though
Galilee or Lake Kinneret that it is also referred as. Aarcheologists still have not uncovered any remains of
lot of miracles that Jesus Christ created werethe 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 andthat 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 isthe tower and forts are considered the most
named mostly for a large concentration of olive treesprecious pieces of artifacts in Jericho city. Jericho
growing all over the mountain. Mount of Olives is awas considered an oasis in the desert and loved by
very important place since there are so many placeswealthy people of the ancient times that used this
of religious interest scattered around the surroundingcity as their winter residence.
areas. The Hebrew cemetery is a place where a lot