Constructed from a mosaic of different quarters, each with a strong identity, Jerusalem also houses the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock: three holy monuments for each of the three monotheistic religions.

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Outside of the old centre of Jerusalem, the Yad Vashem memorial is undoubtedly the must-see museum in the 'Holy City' . 

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Ein Gedi is an oasis nestling on the shores of the Dead Sea.

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Mitzpe Ramon is the town that overlooks the incredible crater of Makhtesh Ramon. For a few years some unusual hotels have been opening in this little town. It's a good place to stay to explore the crater.

Mitzpe Ramon

Capernaum is an archaeological site on the shores of the sea of Galilee. 

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Capernaum offers you a step back in time: amongst the remains of the synagogue, the House of St Peter and the Byzantine church it's the perfect occasion for learning about past civilisations. The Greek Orthodox monastery, the Franciscan convent and the Catholic church remind us that these are still places of worship. Mass also still takes place in this extremely modern UFO-shaped church, interesting on an architectural basis for those who haven't necessarily come with a religious agenda. At the same time it's difficult to escape religion in this country where it constitutes a part of your identity!
A little prayer by the lakeside? You can also simply admire the view!
I found that a guided tour around Capernaum helps to better understand the place and its complexities.

Only ruins beside the Sea of Galilee remain of this frenetic town.

- - Capernaum is a village from the ancient era whose ruins are on the shores of the sea of Galilee. I have to admit that I went there out of simple curiosity because my French friends use the word "capernaum" to describe something that is a real mess and I wanted to see if there was any connection with the site. Once there, I didn't really get any answers. On the other hand, some of the ruins are very well preserved (particularly a synagogue and the house of Saint Peter). So you can get an idea of what a village in the region would have looked like at the time. And I think this alone means Capernaum is worth a visit during a <a href="/israel/">trip to Israel</a>.

Capernaum is an archaeological site on the shores of the sea of Galilee.

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