Israel Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
country in Middle East
About Israel
While the currentstateof Israel is a relatively new country founded in 1948, the "landof Israel" has a long, complex history stretching back thousands of years to the beginnings of human civilization. It's been invaded by virtually every Old World empire including the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Crusaders, Mongols, Ottomans, French (with Napoleon as general), and British. It is the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity, and also contains sacred sites of Islam and the Baha'i Faith. Israel has been inhabited for tens of thousands of years, with Neanderthal remains from the region dating back 50,000 years. Its strategic location serving as a land bridge fromAsiatoEgyptand the rest ofAfricamade Israel an ideal target for conquerors through the ages. The
Where to Eat in Israel
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bamba
- 🍴Bissli
- 🍴Krembo
Israel Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 21 sections including: