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Tiberias is a flourishing resort town in Israel and is located along the 32 mile shoreline of the Sea of Galilee. One of Israel’s popular destinations, Tiberias overlooks the beautiful Golan Heights on one side and the Lake Kinneret on the other. Founded by Herod Antipas between 4 BC–AD 39, Tiberias is named after the the reigning emperor Tiberius. Today, Tiberias is a developing town with a total population of approximately 30,000. Tiberias in Israel is also a significant theological place for the Christian community. Like the other cities in Israel, Tiberias too has a religious connotation. The Christians refer Tiberias at Israel as the place where Christ performed a number of miracles – these include the Multiplication of loaves and fishes and it was here that Jesus walked on the water. Another important holy site which should not be missed is Yardenit that lies in close proximity to the town of Tiberias. It was at Yardenti that Jesus was baptized. Today, the baptismal site near River Jordan also houses excellent dining facility. The restaurant services a wide variety of local and French cuisines. A favorite picnic spots one can also swim at the blue waters of River Jordan. The tourists can also go kayaking. Apart form the important pilgrim sites the tourist must visit the Hamath Tiberia National Park. What make Tiberias an attractive destination is the innumerable water bodies that dot the region. The town also boasts of a large number of City Spas that include thermal and sulphur spas. One can also go sightseeing on a cycle which is a perfect mode of transportation in this quaint town of Israel. Accommodation is also available at Tiberias, Israel. Two of the best hotels in Israel are the Scottish House and the Holiday Inn Tiberias. Both the hotels provide panoramic view of the town and the Sea of Galilee. One can also access the major attractions in this apart of the region – the Tiberias Hot Spring Spa and Hamat National Park.
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