Tiberias 2018

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Tiberias is regarded by Jews as one of the four Holy cities in Israel. The city has a rich history dating back to biblical times. Rakkat is mentioned in the book of Joshua and this is believed to be the former name of the town . Tiberias is strategically important located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee along a major trade route between Syria and Egypt. The hot springs near Tiberias have played a major role in its development. The springs have drawn visitors, both for recreation and therapeutic purposes throughout the centuries and are mentioned in the Talmud. Read more

 

 

 

 Scottie The Scottish Hotel is one of Tiberias’ best kept secrets. Now a magnificent luxury hotel owned by the Scottish Church it provides first class accommodation. The story began in the 1880s Read more….

 

 0_Tiberias Gate 7th Century Berko Park is located at the southern entrance to modern Tiberias. In addition to exciting and well-preserved remains from ancient Tiberias, it features a beautifully landscaped park with playgrounds Read more…

 

  Khirbat al-Minya is an Umayyad palace in the eastern Galilee and is located about 200 meters west of the northern end of the Kinneret Sea.  Also known as Ayn Minyat Hisham or Hurvat Minim it was built Read more….

 

 

 

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