Israel
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Israel
- Cathedral of St. James Jerusalem, Israel
- Jewish Cemetery Jerusalem, Israel
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Monastery of the Cross
Jerusalem, Israel
This 11th century Orthodox monastery is believed to mark the place where the tree grew that provided the wood for Christ's cross.
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Jesus Boat Museum
Tiberias, Israel
1986
In 1986, a wooden boat was pulled from the mud on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. It has been dated to the 1st century AD, making it a very exciting find that brings many Gospel stories to life.
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Stella Maris Monastery
Haifa, Israel
The Carmelite order of Catholic monks, now spread throughout the world, was founded here in the 12th century during the Crusades.
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Baha'i Shrine and Gardens
Haifa, Israel
1899-1909 (original building); 1948-53 (mausoleum); 1990-2001 (gardens)
This important holy site of the Baha'i Faith is home to the Shrine of the Bab, administrative buildings and famous terraced gardens.
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Elijah's Cave
Haifa, Israel
An important shrine to several religions, this is said to be the very cave in which the Hebrew prophet Elijah is believed to have lived and taught.
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Underwater Museum
Caesarea Maritima, Israel
If you're a scuba diver or snorkeler, you can't miss Caesarea's new "underwater museum," the first of its kind in the world.
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Church of St. Joseph
Nazareth, Israel
A Catholic church on the traditional site of Joseph's carpentry shop.
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Korazim Archaeological Park
Korazim, Israel
According to the Gospels, Jesus performed miracles in the Roman village of Korazim (also spelled Chorazim) but denounced it after the people did not repent. Today the village is a National Archaeological Park.
