Sacred Sites Of Israel

Most attractions are in the Bible of Israel, also called the Holy Land. It is in this land that the Lord Jesus Christ was born. The following are some of the most attractive sites linked to the Holy Bible.

First Church of Nativity in Bethlehem is located a Christian sacred area, which marks the traditional birth of Christ. According to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Jesus was born in a manger. Joseph and Mary of Nazareth had been released because King Herod had threatened to kill all the firstborn son of the family. The place of birth in the center of the church has a large star that marks the exact birthplace. Visitors from all over the World Tour this site to witness and kiss the place of Christ was born.

2. Church of the Loaves and Fishes is located on the northwest coast of the Sea of ​​Galilee is a must. The church was built in 350 BC but was rebuilt. The modern Catholic church was built to preserve and celebrate the traditional stone, where the miracle of the five loves and two fish was performed. The altar is built on the rock on which the loaves and two fish were placed. People who visit this site to take pieces of the stone house that they believe brings them prosperity.

3. Bethany is in Jerusalem, Muslims and Christians in the village located southeast of Mt. Oil. And 'in this village that Lazarus was raised from the dead. Book of John 11:38-44 tells us how Jesus rose Lazarus from the dead. Tomb of Lazarus is a major attraction on this site. It is a modern church was built near the tomb of Lazarus memory. Luke 00:50 says that Jesus ascended to heaven near Bethany.

4th Chamber Supper in Jerusalem believed to be at or near the place of origin of the Last Supper. This room is a room on the second floor built to commemorate the Last Supper. The Supper Room is built on the tomb of David, near Mt. Zion. The small church built on Mt. Sion in 130 AD believed to have been built on the site.

5. Mount Tabor, which is 500 meters high, is located close to the valley Jezeel. According to Matthew 17:1-9, Transfiguration took place on this mountain. Jesus had gone with the prayers of the mountain, John and James. Even if the mountain was transfigured and his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white. Moses and Elijah appeared and started talking to him. Suddenly, the sky a white cloud covered them, and a voice said. "! This is my beloved Son, whom I love, I am well pleased with him, listen to him!" There are several churches built on this mountain, like the Church of the Transfiguration, the church and the church St.Elius San Melchizedek.

6. Nazareth is of great importance for the people of Israel. Jesus spent most of his childhood in Nazareth. There are many religious churches of the city, as the Orthodox Church, the Church of Christ Mensa, the white mosque and the Church of the Annunciation. Nazareth Market is another attraction where you can buy and make beautiful things at home.

7. Mount Nebo is another sacred place. It was on this mountain that Moses saw the Promised Land. It is believed that his tomb is located in this mountain. Other attractions include Caesarea, Mount Olive, Jaffa Gate, and Mary's Well.