Tel Jezreel

#152 among destinations in Israel

Archaeological site

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Tel Jezreel is an archaeological site in the eastern Jezreel Valley in northern Israel. The city of Jezreel served as a main fortress of the Kingdom of Israel under king Ahab in the 9th century BCE. ()

Local name: תל יזרעאלCoordinates: 32°33'27"N, 35°19'42"E

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Tel Jezreel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Resurrection of the Widow's Son, Ma'ayan Harod, Ein Harod, Kibbutz Geva.

5.2 miN
Church
Church of the Resurrection of the Widow's Son
133 min walk • The Church of the Resurrection of the Widow's Son or simply the Church of the Son of the Widow, is a religious building affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located in the village of Nein in northern Israel.
1.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Ma'ayan Harod
45 min walk • Ma'ayan Harod or Ayn Jalut is a spring on the southern border of the Jezreel Valley, and the location of the famous 13th century Battle of Ain Jalut, considered a major turning point in world history.
3.8 miE
Museum
Ein Harod
96 min walk • Ein Harod is a kibbutz in northern Israel. Located in the Jezreel Valley near Mount Gilboa, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gilboa Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 760.
2 miE
Locality
Kibbutz Geva
51 min walk • Visitors to Kibbutz Geva can immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of Israel. The kibbutz offers guided tours that provide insight into the founding of the settlement and its significance in the development of the country.
4.4 miNW
Memorial
The car bomb attack victims, Afula
112 min walk • The Afula bus suicide bombing was the suicide bombing attack that was carried out on April 6, 1994, at a bus stop next to an Egged bus in the center of Afula, Israel. Eight Israeli civilians were killed in the attack and 55 additional people were injured. Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack, as did Islamic Jihad.
4.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Afula Illit Stadium
124 min walk • Afula Illit Stadium, is a football stadium in Afula, Israel. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Hapoel Afula.
1.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Gan Ner Sports Hall
49 min walk • The Gan Ner Sports Hall is an indoor sporting arena located in Gan Ner, Israel, and is the home of basketball team Hapoel Gilboa Galil. When the arena was inaugurated in 2008 it held 900 seats. The arena was expanded to 2,057 in 2010 to meet ULEB criteria for hosting a game in the Eurocup competition.