Top Things to do in Northern District
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6 Architectural Buildings in Northern District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Northern District, Israel including Daoud Courtyard, The Church of the Annunciation, Bet Alfa Synagogue - National Park, Moshavat HaRishonim, Knights' Halls, Synagogue Ruins.
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1. Daoud Courtyard
2. The Church of the Annunciation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,632 reviews
Built on the grotto where Mary is believed to have lived and the Site of the Annunciation, this basilica houses a collection of excavated remnants of churches from the Crusader and Byzantine eras.
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
Towering into the sky is the cupola of the Church of the Annunciation standing over the cave, reputed to be home of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed the young Mary (aged about 14) was told by the Archangel Gabriel that she would become the mother of the Son of God. Carved, in Latin, across the Church's triple-doored entrance is the result of her consent to Gabriel "Let it be done to me according to your word". On the limestone façade above this inscription are reliefs of Mary, Gabriel and the four Evangelists with, above them all, a bronze statue of Jesus. Inside the Church (which, when it was completed in 1969, became the largest Christian church in the Middle East) is divided into two level; the upper level is the parish church for Nazareth's catholic community and the lower level enshrines a grotto containing the cave-home of the Virgin Mary. Another simple altar, with seating on three sides, This altar stands directly beneath the cupola of the Church. The cupola represents an inverted lily opening its petals to the shrine below; the symbolism being two fold combining the lily image of Mary's purity with one of the Semitic meanings of the name Nazareth, a flower. In the upper church, around the walls, are colourful representation of the Virgin Mary in a variety of materials. These have been presented by many countries, as have the mosaics in the arcades outside the Church. On any tour of Israel, the Church of the Annunciation is one church you should not miss
3. Bet Alfa Synagogue - National Park
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By theresel833 - Cobleskill, United States
The movie actually provided a great history lesson and offered some interesting hypotheses about how this unusual synagogue decoration might have come to be. Definitely worth a stop. Restrooms!
4. Moshavat HaRishonim
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By 11KarenS - New York City, United States
This is the historical area of Rosh Pina. It started with families who left Safed but didn’t succeed. Then a group of families from Romania came and started the new neighborhood. Twice a day you can catch an amazing audio-visual presentation explaining the history of the place. There are houses, a synagogue and even a hotel. Beautiful place to visit
5. Knights' Halls
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By davidkW7410HU - Jerusalem, Israel
Knights' Halls in Acre are a must, if you are visiting Acre's Old city. The history of the Crusaders comes alive when you enter this massive fortress and see it size and beauty. As a tourist guide, most of my clients can't believe what are they seeing. Huge halls, an incredibly beautiful refectory (the common dining room for the knights) secret passages and even the fortress latrine make of this visit an unforgettable experience.
6. Synagogue Ruins
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
