St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Shefa-Amr

Name: St. Peter & St. Paul Church
Address: Shefa-Amr, Israel

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St. Peter & St. Paul Church is located in the city of Shefa-Amr, Israel on one of the town's peaks of the old city. It has a high bell tower and a large purple dome which used to be blue until it was changed in the year of 2009. Masses are conducted in the church in Arabic and because the Greek Catholics are a majority in the city it is considered the main church of the city. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°48'20"N, 35°10'12"E

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St. Peter & St. Paul Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tel Afek, Tel Hanaton, Sisters of Nazareth convent, Yiftahel.

4.4 miNW
Archaeological site of biblical town
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Archaeological site
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Monastery
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Prehistoric site
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Synagogue
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Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
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City
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