Christian sites around vered hagalil
Capernaum-(10 minutes drive from vered hagalil)
At Capernaum– known as Jesus’s “own town”,"walking where Jesus walked” takes on a thrilling new meaning. As you sit on the stone benches of Capernaum’s ancient synagogue, you’ll be reminded that right here, Jesus taught and healed a man possessed by an evil spirit
The ruins that surround you here, from homes with ordinary tools of daily life to intricately decorated stone carvings, are powerful reminders of Jesus’ prediction about this town A highlight is Peter’s house, where Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law Peter’s house was a simple dwelling, like many others that archaeologists have unearthed in this small fishing and farming village. But unlike the others, here Christian pilgrims over the centuries left no less than 131 inscriptions on the walls. Jesus’ name appears frequently, as does Peter’s, along with crosses, pilgrims’ names and blessings.
Tabha-(10 minutes drive from vered hagalil)
The quiet cove of Tabha on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee is the scene of many Gospel stories, including the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes.
Early Christians marked the site of this miracle with a church containing magnificent mosaics. The small loaves and fishes mosaic, marking the place where Jesus uttered a blessing over the bread, has become a well-loved symbol of this place and the miracle.
Visitors love to take a walk along the Tabha-Capernaum promenade, built by the Tourism Ministry, to another part of the Tabha cove and the Church of Peter’s Primacy. This is the traditional site of the events of John 21 after the resurrection – Jesus cooking breakfast for the disciples, the miraculous catch of fish and Peter’s reconciliation.
Domus Galilaeae -(5 minutes walk from vered hagalil)
Visitors who enter the Domus Galilaeae center, atop the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee, can immediately feel the power of the inscription in the bright and airy lobby: “The Lord was waiting for you on this mountain.”
Domus Galilaeae was founded by the Neo-Catechumenal Way, a movement established in the 1960s to lead people to understand Christianity the way the first Christians did, as adults.
The new center, where the movement’s members stay on a week-long Holy Land tour following study and spiritual preparation, is rich in symbolism.
Domus Galilaeae invites visitors of all denominations to tour the center and learn more about the movement.
The Beatitude Monastery- near Tiberias-(15 minutes drive from vered hagalil)
Church of the Mount of Beatitudes, at the southern foot of the Mount of Beatitudes, affords beautiful views of the Sea of Galilee. It was erected between the years 1936-38, according to blueprints drawn up by the famous Italian church architect Antonio Barluzzi. According to Christian tradition, here Jesus gave his Sermon on the Mount espousing the main principles of his teachings, almost every line beginning with “Blessed are…” – “Beati…” in Latin. Christians also identify this mountain as the site where Jesus chose his 12 disciples
Arbel reserve- (20 minutes from vered hagalil)
Nature reserve that encompasses part of the Arbel stream, the summits of Mount Arbel and Mount Nita'i, as well as the Arbel ruins. There is an ancient synagogue at the site, a walking trail on the ruins of an Arab fortress, and an observation spot for rare birds.
Yardenit Baptism Site- (30 minutes from vered hagalil)
A Christian baptism site on the Jordan river that was established in 1981. The site replaced the traditional baptism site, which was closed in 1970. According to Christian tradition, it was there that Jesus was baptized. There is a big souvenir shop next to the site.
The ancient boat- (10 minutes drive from vered hagali
The Boat at Ginosar (Jesus Boat). The wooden boat displayed at the Man in Galilee Museum at Kibbutz Ginosaur required 14 years of renovation and preservation from the day it was discovered poking out of the Sea of Galilee. The resemblance of the boat to the descriptions of sailing vessels during the Second Temple period and its being found in the northwest Sea of Galilee immediately placed it on the map of Christian pilgrimage sites.
Tavor mountain- Har tavor-(40 minutes drive from vered hagalil)
A round mountain with steep slopes that dominates its surroundings, with a 360-degree vantage point. At the summit, a walled-in site houses a Greek-Orthodox church and a Franciscan monastery, with a parking lot next to it. There is a walking trail with signs around the summit.
Church of the Primacy of Peter-(15 minutes drive from vered hagalil)
Located Near Tiberias. A church on the shores of the Sea of Galilee built of basalt, with stained-glass windows. Christians identify the site with that of the breakfast where Jesus promised the leadership to his apostle, Peter. There are ficus trees next to the church, benches and a small statue of Jesus.
Banias- (20 minutes drive from vered hagalil)
Banias, as well as being a place of great natural beauty, is the site of ancient Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus demanded to know of His disciples who people were saying He was. The story has added poignancy because of the location: Caesarea Philippi was the local center of the Cult of Pan (hence Panias/Banias) and, as being close to the source of the Jordan, had the river gushing out of a cave that led people to declare it was the river Styx, the gateway to the underworld
Important sites of Nazareth-(45 minutes drive from vered hagalil)
Church of the Transfiguration, St. Joseph's Church, Basilica of the Annunciation, The Synagogue Church, Basilica of the Annunciation and more.
For more Israel's Christian sitespress here:
http://www.goisrael.com/Tourism_Eng/Tourist+Information/Christian+Themes/Christian+Sites.htm