This once-important structure is located in Lower Galilee. Once you've explored all you can at Capernaum, have a look at nearby Sea of Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes, and Magdala.
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Reviews of Capernaum
4.6
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3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
They have not updated the interpretive material for Capernaum in decades. Poor stewardship of a crucial Christian resource.
4/5 - Good
Traveler
Limited access to the site, but super important historically.
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Mount of Beatitudes
Visit a monastery and a chapel on the spot where Christ is thought to have delivered the Sermon on the Mount.
Tabgha
You can learn about the history of Ginosar with a trip to Tabgha. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Sea of Galilee
Go swimming and canoeing near the beaches and hiking trails of Israel’s largest freshwater lake, where Jesus is said to have performed his most iconic miracles.
Mount Arbel
Crowning this rocky giant just north of Tiberias are religious ruins, hideout caves and a range of trails. Marvel at the views of the Sea of Galilee.
St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland, Tiberias
With its photography exhibits, progressive projects and sermons in English, this welcoming church carries Scottish religious traditions to the Middle East.
Saint Peter's Church
In the heart of St. Peter’s old neighborhood stands this historic Crusader church, with an impressive statue of the disciple and intriguing Polish memorials.
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Vered Hagalil Holiday Village
Korazim Junction, HaGalil HaElyon
Leonardo Hotel Tiberias
Gdud Barak 17, Tiberias
The Setai Sea of Galilee
Tse'elon Beach, Kinneret, Ramot
Leonardo Plaza Hotel Tiberias
Habanim Street 1, Tiberias
Nof Ginosar Hotel
Kibbutz Ginosar, Emek HaYarden
Magdala Hotel
Migdal Junction , Nof ha-Arbel St., P.O. Box 366, Migdal, Northern District
Gomeh by Isrotel Design
Hotels Road, Migdal shore, Migdal, Northern District
Betzel Haella
Moshav Kahal, Mevoot HaHermon
U Boutique Kinneret by the Sea of Galilee
Gdud Barak 17, Tiberias
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