Mount Tabor, Kfar Tavor
#1 among attractions in Kfar Tavor
Facts and practical information
Mount Tabor is located in Lower Galilee, Israel, at the eastern end of the Jezreel Valley, 18 kilometres west of the Sea of Galilee. ()
Admission No admission
Mount Tabor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Church of the Transfiguration, Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph's Church, Mount Precipice.
- ~910 ftECatholic church on top of Mount Tabor
Church of the Transfiguration
5 min walk • Nestled atop Mount Tabor in northern Israel, the Church of the Transfiguration stands as a stunning testament to Byzantine architecture and Christian faith. This sacred site, believed to be the place where Jesus was transfigured before his disciples, is a beacon of...
- 5.3 miWLandmark church with subterranean chapel
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Nazareth
135 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nazareth, the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This sacred site is revered by many as the spot where the Archangel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she would bear the...
- 5.4 miWCatholic church on a historical site
St. Joseph's Church, Nazareth
138 min walk • St. Joseph's Church, situated in the heart of Nazareth, Israel, is a site of profound historical and religious significance. This church, often overshadowed by the nearby Basilica of the Annunciation, stands on what is believed to be the location of the carpentry...
- 5.3 miWScenic mountain with a biblical history
Mount Precipice, Nazareth
135 min walk • Mount Precipice, also known as Mount Kedumim, is a towering landmark located on the southern edge of the city of Nazareth in Israel. This mountain is steeped in religious significance and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Jezreel Valley and the Galilean...
- 5.3 miWHistorical place, Archaeological site
Mary's Well, Nazareth
135 min walk • Mary's Well, located in the heart of Nazareth, Israel, is an archaeological site steeped in historical and cultural significance. This ancient well is traditionally considered the spot where the Angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she would bear the Son of...
- 5.1 miNWChurch
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church
131 min walk • The St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church is the name given to a Catholic church administered by the Franciscan order in Kafr Kanna in Israel, built in honor of Cana, the place where Scripture says was the hometown of the apostle St. Bartholomew.
- 4.9 miNWArchaeological site
Kafr Kanna, Cana
126 min walk • Kafr Kanna is an Arab town in the Galilee, part of the Northern District of Israel. It is associated by Christians with the New Testament village of Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine. In 2019 its population was 22,751.
- 4.2 miWPrehistoric site
Qafzeh cave, Nazareth
107 min walk • Nestled in the hills surrounding the city of Nazareth, Israel, the Qafzeh Cave is a prehistoric site of significant anthropological interest. Discovered in 1933, this cave has yielded a treasure trove of archaeological finds, most notably a series of human skeletal...
- 5.1 miNWChurch
Wedding Church at Cana
131 min walk • The Wedding Church at Cana or simply Wedding Church, also Franciscan Wedding Church, is a religious building of the Catholic Church located in the central part of the town of Kafr Kanna, in Lower Galilee, located in northern Israel.
- 4.1 miNWArea
Nof HaGalil, Nazareth
106 min walk • Nof HaGalil is a city in the Northern District of Israel with a population of 41,734. Founded in 1957 as Nazareth Illit, it was planned as a Jewish town overlooking the Arab city of Nazareth and the Jezreel Valley.
- 4.5 miSWChurch
Church of the Resurrection of the Widow's Son
116 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.