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Israel houses a large number of historical sites which are considered holy by the Christian, Muslim and Jew community. Most of these sites are housed at the ancient town of Nazareth in northern Israel. The town of Nazareth is considered as the childhood home of the Christian Messiah, Jesus Christ. It boasts of a host of shrines which are considered important by the Christian community. Today, it is the largest city in Israel and is nestled at a height of 1200 feet above sea level. The town of Nazareth is also the capital of the Northern district of Israel. Located 25 kilometers from the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth also houses a good network of roads. The road connecting Egypt and Asia passes through this ancient town. Nazareth houses a large number of Israel’s popular destinations. The important biblical sites include the Basilica of the Annunciation which is built over the original site where Arch angel Gabriel appears to Virgin Mary with the news of Christ’s Birth. Another site of importance is the Church of St Gabriel. The orthodox community considers this as the original place of annunciation and the church is built on the site of a well where Mary was fetching water when the Gabriel gave her the news. Mary’s Well is another important pilgrimage spot of Nazareth in Israel. There are a number of lodging facilities in Nazareth, Israel. One can find a wide variety of hotels in Nazareth that range from budget hotel to luxurious resorts and hotel. One of the recommended places of stay is the Renaissance Nazareth Hotel, a five star hotel located near the picturesque Jezraeel Valley. Another five star hotel is the Marriot Nazareth Hotel near the Ben Gurion Airport. Few of the other hotels at Nazareth is the Fauzi Azar Inn, Hagalil Hotel and Nazareth Garden Hotel. The town of Nazareth is approximately 102 km from Tel Aviv and is well connected with the city. The travelers can access a bus from the New Central Bus Station at Tel Aviv and reach Nazareth. The town also boasts of good dining facilities which provide a wide selection of local cuisines for the tourists.
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