Israel, ’The Promised Land’

Israel is a small country with a culturally active population. The Promised Land has tremendous talented people in all fields which shows the rich culture of the country. Approximately five million Jews, more than a third of the world’s Jewish population live in Israel. Tourism in Israel includes historical and religious sites, heritage tourism, modern beach resorts, archaeological tourism, and ecotourism.

Tourist Spots in Israel

The most important tourist spot as religious site in Israel is The Dome of the Rock, at Temple Mount, the beautiful Muslim shrine and from where the Prophet Muhammed ascended to Heaven.

Another religious spot which you can’t miss is the Western Wall, the holiest shrine of the Jewish world, the visitors stream to the wall to pray.

Next you should visit the Church of the Nativity, the oldest surviving church in Jerusalem which marks the site of Jesus’ birthplace.

The City of David, now named the Arab village of Silwan is the best visited site by the tourist.

Some other tourist attractions in Jerusalem are Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Belz Synagogue, Temple Mount, the First Temple built by King Solomon, Garden Tomb, Garden of Gethsemane, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Old City of Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Tower of David Museum, Ben Yehuda Street, Lion Fountain and main others.

The main tourist spots in Haifa, the largest city in Northern Israel, are Baha’i Gardens and Golden Dome, Haifa Educational Zoo, Haifa University, Mount Carmel National Park, Beit Shearim, St. John Chapel, Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmelite Monastery, Ein Hod Artists Village, Elijah’s Cave, and many more.

Accommodation

Serviced apartments and holiday homes are located through out the country which offers convenient and comfortable accommodation to you.