Nazareth Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Israel; predominantly inhabited by Muslim-Arab citizens of Israel; a center of Christian pilgrimage as the childhood home of Jesus
About Nazareth
Nazareth is best known as the home of Joseph and Mary and hence alsoJesus, although the New Testament states that he was born inBethlehem. A number ofChristian holy placesin Nazareth are associated with the Annunciation, the childhood and the early ministry of Jesus. In addition to the imposing Basilica of the Annunciation, these sites include the Greek Orthodox Church of the Archangel Gabriel (built over the freshwater spring known as "Mary’s Well"), the Greek Catholic "Synagogue Church" (assumed site of the synagogue where the young Jesus was taught, and where he later read from Isaiah), and the Franciscan Church of St. Joseph (built over a cave identified since the 17th century as the "workshop" of Joseph). As the place where Jesus grew up, studied and lived most of his life (and regard
Top Attractions in Nazareth
Explore the best things to see and do in Nazareth:
- ★Basilica of Jesus the Adolescent
- ★Christ Church
- ★Diwan El Lajun
- ★El-Babour Spice Shop
- ★El Mas-jad El Abiad
- ★Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
- ★Hike the Nativity Trail
- ★Mary’s Well
Where to Eat in Nazareth
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Abu Ashraf (Diwan Al Saraya)
- 🍴Falafel Abu Hani Gabaly
Where to Stay in Nazareth
- 🏨Fauzi Azar Inn
- 🏨Galilee Hotel
- 🏨Golden Crown Hotel
- 🏨Grand New Hotel
- 🏨SimSim Backpackers/Guest House
Nazareth Travel Guide Sections
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