August 14, 2012

Sights to See: Zippori National Park, Lower Galilee, Israel

In the western Lower Galilee, 04-6568272. 

Zippori National Park displays the remains of a large ancient city that is believed to be the home of the parents of Mary, mother of Jesus.  Rosemary grows wild here, as it does almost everywhere in Israel.  The site has a small amphitheater dating to 20 BC and glorious mosaics.  A small fortress offers a panoramic roof-top view that includes the main excavation, Nazareth, and Hosaya--a modern orthodox village with a nice B&B and the ancient Kefer Kedem tourist village. 



More things to do in Galilee area of Israel.

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image c2012 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

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