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Basilica of the Annunciation

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1. Basilica of the Annunciation

The Basilica of the Annunciation is one of the holiest churches of the Christian faith. Join pilgrims in visiting the supposed place where the Archangel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be the mother of the son of God. A church has stood on the grounds of the Basilica of the Annunciation since the 5th century. Prior to this, common belief is that it was the home of Mary and Joseph.
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Basilica of the Annunciation

2. Mary's Well

Mary’s Well is a religious landmark located in the heart of downtown Nazareth. The villagers of Nazareth and their animals used Mary’s Well as a watering hole from time immemorial until the 19th century. Today’s fountain is a symbolic reconstruction built in 2000 as part of the city’s millennium celebrations. Water no longer runs from the fountain; however, it remains a place visited by those interested in biblical events.
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On a cobblestone square in modern-day Nazareth, a stone fountain stands on the site of a well that holds great significance in the Bible.

3. Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

On your tour of the revered religious landmarks of Nazareth, visit the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Also called St. Gabriel’s Church, it is built over a venerated spring that once fed the well where the angel Gabriel supposedly visited the Virgin Mary. Experience the sanctity and spiritual importance of the spring. Admire wall and ceiling paintings that portray significant moments from the Bible and the life of Jesus.
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Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

4. Mount of Precipice

Views of towns and villages surrounded by a countryside of patchwork fields await at the 1,302-feet (397-meter) tall Mount of Precipice. Sit and gaze across areas of the Holy Land while contemplating historical events that occurred thousands of years ago. Part of The Gospel Trail, a route that retraces the footsteps of Jesus, the Mount of Precipice holds great religious significance. Legend states that Jesus escaped the clutches of an enraged mob that wanted to throw him from the top.
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Uninterrupted panoramic views of Nazareth and the Jezreel Valley await at the summit of a mountain mentioned in the Bible.

5. St. Joseph's Church

Experience the mystical aura that surrounds St. Joseph’s Church. Discover a series of paintings and statues dedicated to the Holy Family and see the supposed ruins of Joseph’s workshop. St. Joseph’s Church, also known as the Church of the Nutrition, dates back to 1914. It stands on a site once occupied by Byzantine and Crusader churches.
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Artwork that depicts the life of the Holy Family decorates this church, which according to popular belief was erected over Joseph’s carpentry workshop.

6. Synagogue Church of Nazareth

Biblical history and mystery shrouds the Synagogue Church of Nazareth. Visit the place that according to Christian traditions is one of the sites in Nazareth where Jesus studied. Enjoy the peace and serenity of the Synagogue Church of Nazareth amid the city’s frantic market streets. Browse the religious artwork and attend a service.
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Set on a quiet lane in Nazareth’s bustling souk district is a small cavernous church where followers of the Christian faith believe Jesus once studied.

7. Ancient Bath House of Nazareth

Journey back to the Roman era at the Ancient Bath House of Nazareth. Fed by nearby Mary’s Well, this public bath house was used by residents of Nazareth during the time of Jesus and is believed to have been frequented by the Virgin Mary. Learn about the fascinating history of the Ancient Bath House of Nazareth on a tour of its archaeological remains. Pick up keepsakes at an artisan’s store located in the same building.
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Join a guided tour of the excavated relics of Nazareth’s only bath house and then shop for handmade souvenirs such as artwork and embroidery.

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Basilica of the Annunciation

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Towering over the skyline of Nazareth’s Old City, this ancient church is believed by many to stand on the site of the childhood home of the Virgin Mary.

Basilica of the Annunciation
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Mary's Well

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On a cobblestone square in modern-day Nazareth, a stone fountain stands on the site of a well that holds great significance in the Bible.

Mary's Well
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Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

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Watch as pilgrims gather at this 18th-century church, which is noteworthy for its sacred spring and a collection of colorful frescoes.

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
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Mount of Precipice

Uninterrupted panoramic views of Nazareth and the Jezreel Valley await at the summit of a mountain mentioned in the Bible.

Mount of Precipice
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St. Joseph's Church

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Artwork that depicts the life of the Holy Family decorates this church, which according to popular belief was erected over Joseph’s carpentry workshop.

St. Joseph's Church
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Synagogue Church of Nazareth

Set on a quiet lane in Nazareth’s bustling souk district is a small cavernous church where followers of the Christian faith believe Jesus once studied.

Synagogue Church of Nazareth
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Ancient Bath House of Nazareth

Join a guided tour of the excavated relics of Nazareth’s only bath house and then shop for handmade souvenirs such as artwork and embroidery.

Ancient Bath House of Nazareth
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Christ Church

Built for British sailors in the mid 1800s, this austere church was the second Anglican place of worship established in the Holy Land.

Christ Church
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Nazareth Village

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You can study the exhibits at Nazareth Village, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Nazareth. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Nazareth Village