Israel Popular Destinations

Israel Popular Destinations

The Middle East country of Israel, having a moderate climate is frequented with numerous travelers throughout the year. Israel display hundreds of scaled down models of buildings and also a wide array of sacred sites. This astounding combination of tradition and modernity has made Israel a magnificent travel destination.

The State of Israel consists of a number of places and the tourists are suggested to visit those places to experience the rich heritage of Israel. Some of the popular destinations of Israel are listed below:

Jerusalem , the capital of Israel is a popular destination for both religious and non-religious travelers. It is of supreme historical and spiritual importance. It has a network of museums and concerts and archaeological treasures that interact with the daily life of the city. The popular attractions are Western(Wailing)Wall, Dome of the Rock, Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Israel Museum, garden Tomb, Mount Olives to name a few.

Tel Aviv is the second largest city of Israel and contains most part of the largest and most populous metropolitan area of Israel, Gush Dan. A large number of museums are placed at Tel Aviv. There are important sacred places as well. Some of the tourist attractions are Museum of the Jewish Diaspora, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Migdal Shalom Tower, The Great Synagogue, Ja'ama'a-el-Bahr Sea Mosque are just a few of them.

Eilat is the place where the beauty of nature and wildlife can be enjoyed. It has a number of parks and beaches. Tourists can have a fabulous time scuba diving in the beaches of Eilat. The other attractions which are not be missed are the Underwater Observatory Marine Park, Dolphin Reef, Amazing World, Yellow Submarine, Aqua Beach and Eilat Marina.

Haifa is situated in the Northwest of Israel and has several important religious sites and beaches. The most famous site of Haifa is Baha'i gardens and golden Dome, a beautiful garden with 19 terraces. Other places of importance are Mount Carmel National Park, Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmelite Monastery, Technion College, The German Colony and Elijah's Cave.

Bethlehem is the birthplace of Jesus and a famous site for Christian pilgrimage. Visitors should not miss the Church of the Nativity on Manger Square. It is one of the oldest surviving Christian Churches. The other important religious sites are Church of St. Catherine, Milk Grotto, Rachel's Tomb and Shepherds' Fields.

Israel's popular destinations are not limited to the above mentioned places. Places like Tiberias, Netanya, Zefat, Nazareth, Nablus, Golan Height, Jericho, Hebron should also be visited by the travelers. The very name Israel evokes images of ancient architecture, religious significance and picturesque locales. It is an invigorating experience traveling through this ancient country.

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