Religion and spirituality

Discover the fascinating religious sites of Israel, attracting millions of visitors from all around the world.

As a very small country that features several of the world’s most important religious sites, there’s a good reason why Israel has earned the nickname “The Holy Land”. From the churches and mosques of Jerusalem to the historical Sea Of Galilee in the north, during your visit, you will get to experience countless religious sites of great importance to billions of people from all around the world, featuring incredible stories, stunning architecture, and a fascinating cultural experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn about the rich history of Israel, and understand its enormous political and religious importance on the global stage.

Here, we have gathered all of the major religious sites of Israel, from must-visit sites, to some of the lesser-known places. With several important Jewish, Christian, Muslim, And Bahá’i sites, the religious sites of Israel are as diverse and as fascinating as it gets.

Destinations

Sunset in the city of Jerusalem

The City of Jerusalem

Capernaum church

Revisit the North – The Galilee is waiting!

Sea of Galilee Church, Israel

Jesus Trail

A house in Ein Karem, Jerusalem

Ein Karem

Mount of Olives Cemetery, Jerusalem

Mount of Olives cemetery

Al Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem

Al Aqsa Mosque

Mount of Olives Viewpoint, Jerusalem

Mount of Olives

Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

Dome of the Rock

Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Western wall, Jerusalem

Western Wall

Israeli flag

Tzfat

Church of Transfiguration, Mt Tabor

Mount Tabor

Bahai Gardens in Haifa, Northern israel

Haifa

Church of Beatitudes, Israel

Mount of Beatitudes

Capernaum, Northern Israel

Capernaum

Sea Of Galilee. Northern Israel

Sea of Galilee

Church Of Annunciation, Nazareth, Northern Israel

Nazareth

Qumran

The Bahai Gardens In Haifa

The Bahá’í Gardens in Haifa

The western wall in Jerusalem

The old city of Jerusalem

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