Hammat Tiberias

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Hammath Tiberias or Hammat Tiberias is an ancient archaeological site and an Israeli national park known as Hamat Tverya National Park, which is located on the adjacent to Tiberias on the road to Zemach that runs along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. ()

Local name: חמת טבריה Coordinates: 32°46'7"N, 35°32'55"E

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Hammat Tiberias – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sea of Galilee, St. Peter's Church, Yardenit, Mount Nitai.

1.6 miN
Lake popular with Christian pilgrims
Sea of Galilee, Tiberias
40 min walk • Nestled in the northern region of Israel, the Sea of Galilee, also known as Lake Kinneret, is a serene freshwater lake that holds profound historical and religious significance. This tranquil body of water, situated near the city of Tiberias, is the lowest freshwater...
1.4 miN
Church
St. Peter's Church, Tiberias
37 min walk • Nestled in the ancient city of Tiberias, Israel, St. Peter's Church stands as a serene testament to faith and history on the western shores of the Sea of Galilee. This modest yet significant church is a beacon of the Christian presence in the region, attracting...
4.2 miS
Baptismal site on the River Jordan
Yardenit
107 min walk • Yardenit, also known as the Yardenit Baptismal Site, is a baptism site located along the Jordan River in the Galilee region of northern Israel, which is frequented by Christian pilgrims.
5.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Nitai, Mount Arbel
135 min walk • Mount Nitai, sometimes spelled Nitay, is a mountain in Israel; it is situated west of the Sea of Galilee and north of the city of Tiberias and is due west of Mount Arbel. Har Nitai is named after Nittai of Arbela.
3.7 miS
Archaeological site
Khirbet Kerak
96 min walk • Khirbet Kerak or Beth Yerah is a tell located on the southern shore of the Sea of Galilee in modern-day Israel. The tell spans an area of over 50 acres—one of the largest in the Levant—and contains remains dating from the Early Bronze Age and from the Persian period through to the Early Islamic period.
1.6 miNW
Museum
Maimonides Heritage Center, Tiberias
42 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Tiberias, Israel, the Maimonides Heritage Center stands as a testament to the life and teachings of one of Judaism's most revered figures, Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, also known as Maimonides or Rambam.
4.2 miS
Dam
Degania Dam
107 min walk • The Degania Dam is a small barrage across the Jordan River just below the Sea of Galilee near Degania Alef and Yardenit in northern Israel. The purpose of the dam is to regulate water levels in the Sea of Galilee and flows into the lower Jordan River. It has two floodgates capable of releasing 800 m³/s.
5.4 miNW
City, Archaeological site
Magdala
139 min walk • Magdala was an ancient Jewish city on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, 3 miles north of Tiberias. In the Babylonian Talmud it is known as Magdala Nunayya, and which some historical geographers think may refer to Tarichaea, literally the place of processing fish.
3.5 miSE
Prehistoric site
Ohalo II
89 min walk • Ohalo II is an archaeological site in Israel, near Kinneret, on the southwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is one of the best preserved hunter-gatherer archaeological sites of the Last Glacial Maximum, radiocarbon dated to around 23,000 BP.
0.8 miW
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Swiss Forest, Tiberias
20 min walk • Nestled in the northern reaches of Israel, the Swiss Forest in Tiberias is a serene escape that stands as a testament to the collaboration between nations and the love for nature. This verdant oasis, planted by the Jewish National Fund with the support of donors from...
2.8 miNW
Tomb
Tomb of the Matriarchs, Tiberias
71 min walk • The Tomb of the Matriarchs, in Tiberias, Israel, is the traditional burial place of several biblical women: Bilhah, handmaid of Rachel. Zilpah, handmaid of Leah. Jochebed, mother of Moses. Zipporah, wife of Moses. Elisheba, wife of Aaron. Abigail, one of King David's wives.