Gerar

#381 among destinations in Israel

Town, Neighbourhood, Natural attraction

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Gerar was a Philistine town and district in what is today south central Israel, mentioned in the Book of Genesis and in the Second Book of Chronicles of the Hebrew Bible. ()

Local name: גרר Coordinates: 31°22'55"N, 34°36'26"E

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Gerar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Netivot, Ofakim.

2.7 miN
Locality
Netivot
69 min walk • One of the most popular sites in Netivot is the Tomb of Baba Sali, a revered Jewish religious figure. This holy site draws pilgrims and tourists from around the world, who come to pay their respects and seek blessings. The surrounding area is filled with colorful...
4.6 miS
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Ofakim
118 min walk • Ofakim is a city in the Southern District of Israel, 20 kilometers west of Beersheba. It achieved municipal status in 1955. It has an area of 10,000 dunams. In 2019 it had a population of 30,662.