Israel attracts people for many reasons. For some, Israel - a sun-soaked climate, for others Israel - a rich variety of interesting places and attractions - historical, archaeological, related to religion, or simply beautiful. Even for someone Israel - is a striking contrast between antiquity and modernity.
Absolutely for everyone, however, Israel carries a special hard to determine the quality - something relating to another dimension, whereby each visit to Israel to leave an unforgettable impression. When you arrive in Israel for the first time, you are always a feeling of the meeting with an old friend. Because so many names on road signs - Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee, Nazareth - known since childhood.
Israel - a modern country, where rich history combined with a developed tourism infrastructure, which may offer alternative holidays to suit all tastes. Luxury beaches of Israel, the urban bustle, nature reserves, spa resorts, shrines, shopping centers, bazaars, a colony of artists, concerts in the park - all at your disposal. Winter, Eilat's beaches are filled with warming themselves in the sun pale inhabitants of Northern Europe.
Medicinal properties of the Dead Sea, its beneficial effects on the skin are known throughout the world. Here comes a serious audience. And, at six o'clock in the morning, when there is no heat, vacationers are hanging in the sea, as floats. This is the only reservoir in the world where water is heavier than the human body. And, of course, necessarily have to be photographed, lying on the water, throwing his leg over the other and casually reading the newspaper at the same time.
The land of Israel - the origins of the three major monoisticheskih religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Jews all over the world come to the Wailing Wall. Tefillin impose even the most secular, and whispered to her lips "Shema, Yisrael, as once the ancestors of millennia ago. Laid in the walls of the note, addressed to Gd. People are returning to their roots.
Israel - birthplace of Christianity. In Israel, the path had been laid Jesus Christ - from birth and up to Calvary. And passing this Way of the Cross, on which he was living through his suffering and pain, then people will remember this day as one of the most important and bright days of his life.
Jerusalem - this is one of the shrines of Islam. Dome of the Rock has long become one of the symbols of the city.
Israel respected the principle of freedom of religion and freedom of access to religious sites.
Communication with Israel is very convenient. Israel is located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea and is served by dozens of international airlines. Only 4 o'clock air travel from Europe - and you're in Israel. And when you are already in place, relocation - car, bus or plane - do not occupy much time, thanks to the compact geography of Israel. From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv can be reached by car in less than an hour from Tel Aviv to the Sea of Galilee - just two hours, and from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea - a half hour drive away. The friendly people of Israel, which is famous traditions of hospitality, dating back to biblical times, waiting for you. Regardless of what brings you to Israel - the sun, sights, holy places, or one of hundreds of international congresses, held annually in Israel - you will be fascinated by this land.
little of what can be seen in Israel ...
Rosh Hanikra- grottoes of amazing beauty, a meeting place of the sea and white cliffs.
Safed- Upper Galilee town, city streets, flowing down from the top of the mountain, the town of old synagogues and art galleries, city festivals of folk music and the Jewish mystical teachings of Kabbalah.
Banias- Nature Reserve, valley of waterfalls. Place of worship of ancient pagan gods. Cave sanctuary of the Greek god Pan.
Golan- Mining basalt plateau looming over Syria and the coast of the Kinneret. Harsh landscapes interspersed with mountain waterfalls, apple, plum and pear orchards, traces of ancient synagogues and fortresses.
Capernaum- fishing village, in which he lived, preached and healed, Jesus. «His city», celebrated and cursed Jesus majestic synagogue, 4-5 cc. Perhaps in the place where they met Jesus and his disciples. Catholic Church of St. Peter and grekoordaksalnaya Church of the Twelve Apostles.
Tabgha- Valley «seven sources» off Kinneret. The temple and monastery of Benedictine «Multiplication loaves and fishes». Under the altar of the temple rocky ledge: «Menza Christi» - Table Master. Here lay the 5 loaves and 2 fish that Jesus fed the 5 thousand.
Acre- the most important port on the «Via Maris» (road, also connected to the ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia). City dominikiytsev and Alexander of Macedon, the capital of the second kingdom of the Crusaders, the city surrendered to Napoleon.
Walking through the streets of Old Acre, you will find yourself in the wonderful world of the Mediterranean, with its noisy bazaars, smelling of spices, coffee and sweet hookah smoke, which came out of the mosque of Ahmed Al-Dis-zara you suddenly appears in the famous fortress of the Crusaders, an underground passage which takes you to the souvenir shops and taverns with a tart smell of the sea, spices and fish.
Haifa- city terraces descending from Mount Caramel. Upper Haifa beautiful. Well appointed, affecting the abundance of greenery and luxury villas, descending, changing before our eyes and become a bustling, seething energy of the Lower Haifa, with its ultramodern port, industrial zone, a lot of small shops and cafes with falafel and Shavarma.
Lake Kinneret- of Galilee, Tiberias, Genisaretskoe sea - the pearl of Israel. The lake, bordered by mountains of Galilee, the Golan, on the banks of which are interspersed with groves of date palm plantations tsitrosovye with modern equipped beaches with water slides, silent monasteries with fields kibbutzim. And all this Sea of Galilee: «as a mirror of Gd in a green frame».
Kibbutz- unique experience of community based on goodwill and equity of distribution of labor and income, joy and sorrow. Artificial oases created hope, then love for the land.
Tiberias- city on the shores of Galilee, named in honor of Mark Tiberius, the patron of Herod Antipas, who founded the city. Tiberias was the place of solace greatest thinkers and teachers Meira Baal Nes, Rabbi Akiva, Johan Ben Zakkai, the Rambam. City luxury hotels and student hostel, the city of pleasure boating with night discos and restaurants with the famous fish «St. Peter», which is obliged to try every self-respecting tourist in Israel.
Hamat Gader- hot sulfur springs at the foot of Glanskih Heights, healing properties are known since ancient times. Today, more and crocodile nursery and excavation termimskogo period, and the opportunity to enjoy the therapeutic and cosmetic massage.
Yardenit- the current place of baptism of pilgrims on the Jordan River.
Beit Shean- one of the oldest cities in the world, named by Alexander the Great «Skifopolis». The biggest archeological park in Israel: «Egyptian temple», Roman Street Cargo, public baths, mosaic floors, temples and streets of the Byzantine period. The restored Roman amphitheater and today welcomes guests.
Nazareth- the city, from which the gospel spread throughout the world, the city «Holy Family». Modern Church of the Annunciation, arresting its splendor, and near the Greek-Orthodox Church «Well of the Virgin Mary». Here the Virgin Mary heard: «Rejoice, O Virgin!», Here and today it is possible to collect holy water from the well of Mary for himself and relatives.
Meggido- the largest city-gate to Ezraelskuyu valley, there are 24 layers of civilizations: the city wall and the stables of King Solomon, described in the Old Testament, pylons King Ahab. Most complicated water system of the fortress. At the foot of the valley of Armageddon, mentioned in the Apocalypse of John, where the prophecy will happen the last battle between good and evil.
Tsippori- the capital of Galilee during Jesus' time. Excavation of Roman and Byzantine periods. Beautiful mosaics, including, «Gallileyskaya Djakonda», looking at us almost 2000 years.
Caesarea- a port city founded by Herod the Great, and named in honor of the emperor Caesar Augustus. Residence of the Roman procurator of Judea, including Pontius Pilate. The capital of Palestine in the Byzantine period. Here, in Caesarea, held 2 years in custody, St. Paul. In Caesarea was the largest Christian library, and later - the first theological school «Fathers of the Church». City-Crusader fortress, preserved fortress wall which was founded by Louis IX the Holy.
Netanya- a modern resort city on the Mediterranean coast. Very good location makes possible different trips around the country.
Tel Aviv- city-symbol of modern Israel. It was in Tel Aviv, as in any other place of Israel, there is the dynamism of this country, its inner freedom, the willingness to change, friendliness and cheerful disposition of its people. City business centers and theaters, and museums in the Israeli press, representatives of political parties and the Israeli Diamond Exchange. The city that never sleeps ...
Jaffa- one of the oldest port city in the maritime history of mankind, the main sea gate of Judah. This saves the Ark of the Flood of Noah and the family «on every creature a pair». It stayed at St. Peter seeds, a tanner, and here he was raised a girl Tabitha. Quiet, cozy streets of the restored old Jaffa is invited to enter the gallery of sculptors, artists, jewelers. To sit on the open terraces of restaurants and cafes, admiring the lights of Tel Aviv promenade.
Jordan Valley- a picturesque valley along the river Jordan, connecting the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea.
Jericho- traces of the first permanent settlements on earth. City, repeatedly mentioned in the Old and New Testament. City, destroyed by the sound of pipes under the leadership of the Israelites of Joshua. Ruins of Hasmonean winter palaces of kings and Herod. Synagogue 4th century, which preserved mosaic with the words: «The world the people of Israel». Monastery on Mount Karontal temptation.
Jerusalem- Center of the three world religions. Beginning of the Universe. The capital of Israel. Amazing city amazing destiny. City strange, inexplicable and wonderful. Who here has a religious awe, someone - curiosity, someone - the pain and hope, as someone the eternal search for truth.
Wadi Kelt- scenic gorge with steep slopes, to which «stuck» Monastery of St. George - one of the first monasteries of the Judean Desert. In natural caves around the monastery to this day monks-hermits. Imitating Elijah the prophet, who once held in these places for three long years.
Bethlehem- town south of Jerusalem, the birthplace of King David. City, where on a population census is Joseph and his young wife Mary, and where the cave was born their son Jesus, whose death changed the course of human history. Today, Bethlehem attracts pilgrims all over the world the opportunity to worship the Nativity, Milk Groth, shepherds' fields.
Qumran- ancient Jewish settlement on the shore of the Dead Sea at the foot of the Judean Mountains. Here were found «Dead Sea Scrolls» - important archaeological find of the 20th century. Fragments of the scrolls are kept in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
Ein Gedi- in place of the Biblical Reserve oasis in the Judean desert. Foot trails to waterfalls and mountain lakes. Traces of agriculture and housing the biblical period. Kibbutz Ein Gedi is surrounded by planted tropical garden and a unique collection of cactus.
Dead Sea- of the Dead Sea separates it from all the seas and oceans of the world. This is one of the mysteries of this land, the explanation that scientists do not know. The answer is given until only the Bible: Dead Sea on the ground burnt, punished with fire and flooded Sodom and Gommory. Unsolved structure of water makes the Dead Sea, one of the wonders of the world. Not only that you can walk on the sea «Aki on Xuhui», you are being treated and, plunging into the warm, mineral-rich water.
Masada- the ruins of an ancient fortress on a mountaintop in the south-west of the Dead Sea built by Herod. The fortress walls, palaces of Herod, the terms, the huge reservoir, an ancient synagogue. Place the last of the heroic resistance of the Jews to the Romans during the Jewish War.
Negev- mountainous desert, a well-worn flocks of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Today, modern cities, gardens and fields, advancing on the desert, beautiful hiking trails, traveling by jeep or camel.
Arad- in ancient times, the southern boundary of Judea. Today a young city in the desert, with an amazing climate, where well treated lung diseases due to the mountain air in the vicinity of the Dead Sea.
Mamshit- the ruins of one of the cities of the Nabataeans. Nabatiyeh - people puzzle, which appeared not known from where and vanished into history. The people who managed in ancient times to subdue the Negev Desert, pioneering trade caravan routes from the Dead Sea to the Mediterranean.
Ein Avdat- source at the bottom of one of the canyons of the Negev. Panorama of the picturesque valley.
Ramon Crater- «geological window» into the earth, a unique opportunity to monitor the formation of Earth's crust. Lunar landscape, fascinating for its beauty.
Timna Park- Reserve, in whose territory the copper mines - the place of extraction of copper ore with 13-14 cc. BC Rock paintings of the Egyptian period, the pagan temple of the goddess Hathor. Rocks purple, brick-red fantastical forms: «pillars of King Solomon», «arch», «mushroom» and «Bell». The park removed legendary film «King Solomon's Mines».
Eilat- city on the Gulf coast of the Red Sea, surrounded by rampant outlines of the mountains Ed. Blue, blue sea, amazing colors of the underwater kingdom, before the wealth which the human imagination, ashamed, fades. The mountains are waiting for the active nature lovers: jeeps, traktorony, camels, mountain trails. Tender, pure sea takes all. Luxury hotels, swimming pools, water skiing and banana, jet skis and parachutes, the underwater observatory and the Dolphinarium. Well, in the evening - restaurants, boats, pubs, discos, street bands and embankment, opalescent music and lights.
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