Tiberias Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Israel
About Tiberias
Tiberias was founded as a Roman city sometime between 20 CE and 44 CE, and named for the emperor Tiberius. It became an important regional center, so much so that the Sea of Galilee was sometimes called the "Sea of Tiberias". During the 3rd century it became the center of Jewish scholarship in Israel, and the "Jerusalem Talmud" was in fact composed in Tiberias. From the 8th to 10th century, Tiberias was home to the JewishMasoreteswho recorded the definitive text, vowels, and pronunciation of the Bible which are used to this day. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Tiberias became an important center for Torah study again, and was regarded as one of the Jewish Four Holy Cities, along withJerusalem,Hebron, andSafed. Tiberias is now a small city focused on tourism. What most characterizes Tiberia
Top Attractions in Tiberias
Explore the best things to see and do in Tiberias:
- ★Al-Amari Mosque
- ★Aqua Kef
- ★Berko Archaeological Park
- ★Dona Gracia Museum
- ★Hamath Tiberias National Park
- ★Old Cemetery
- ★Private Hot Springs Tour
- ★Roman theater
Where to Eat in Tiberias
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Avi's Restaurant
- 🍴Old Tveria restaurant
- 🍴Shawarma & Falafel
Where to Stay in Tiberias
- 🏨Aviv Hostel
- 🏨David Hostel
- 🏨Emilys & Aviv Hotels
- 🏨Golan Hotel Tiberias
- 🏨Hotel Galei Kinneret
- 🏨Kinar Galilee Hotel
Tiberias Travel Guide Sections
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