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Sacred Sites of the Galilee

This collection encompasses pivotal Christian and Jewish landmarks surrounding the Sea of Galilee. Key sites include the Mount of Beatitudes, the Byzantine mosaics at the Church of the Multiplication in Tabgha, and the archaeological remains of Capernaum. The list also features the Yardenit baptismal site on the Jordan River and historical synagogues in Tiberias, reflecting a spiritual heritage spanning the Roman, Byzantine, and modern eras.

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Church of the Beatitudes

The Church of the Beatitudes is a Roman Catholic church located on the Mount of Beatitudes by the Sea of Galilee near Tabgha and Capernaum…

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Benedictine Monastery of Tabgha

A modern Benedictine monastery adjacent to the Church of the Multiplication. It serves as a residence for the monks who maintain the historic site and its 5th-century Byzantine mosaics.

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Peter's Primacy Church

A Franciscan chapel built in 1933 over 4th-century foundations. It houses the 'Mensa Christi,' a large limestone rock believed to be the table where Jesus ate with his disciples after the Resurrection.

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St. Peter's house

St. Peter's Church, also called the Pilgrimage Church of St. Peter in Capernaum, is a modern Catholic pilgrimage church found in the…

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Yardenit baptism site

Yardenit, also known as the Yardenit Baptismal Site, is a baptism site located along the Jordan River in the Galilee region of northern…

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St. Peter Church

The St. Peter's Church is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church which is next to a monastery in Tiberias, a town on the…

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Church of Loaves and Fishes

Also known as the Church of the Multiplication, this site preserves exceptional 5th-century floor mosaics. The most famous depiction shows a basket of bread flanked by two fish, commemorating the miracle of the loaves and fishes.

Convent of the Franciscan Order

Located within the archaeological park of Capernaum, this monastery houses Franciscan friars who oversee the ancient village ruins, including the 4th-century white synagogue and the traditional site of St. Peter’s house.

Domus Galilee

An international retreat center and monastery situated on the peak of the Mount of Beatitudes. Completed in 2000, the complex features contemporary architecture and panoramic views used for Christian formation and interfaith dialogue.

The Russian Ecclesiastical Mission Compound of St. Mary Magdalena

A Russian Orthodox compound in Magdala featuring a church dedicated to Mary Magdalene. The site contains natural warm springs and is traditionally associated with the location where Jesus healed Mary Magdalene.

Apostles Church

A Greek Orthodox church in Capernaum recognizable by its vibrant red domes. Built in 1925, the interior is decorated with elaborate frescoes and icons, situated near the shore of the Sea of Galilee.

Franciscans' Sisters

A convent and guesthouse located near Tabgha. It is run by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and provides accommodation for pilgrims visiting the northern Galilee sites.

Old Synagogue in Tiberias

A historic Jewish place of worship in Tiberias, reflecting the city's status as one of Judaism's four holy cities and a former center for Rabbinic scholarship and the Sanhedrin.

Dalmanutha

An archaeological site on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. Excavations have revealed remains of a Byzantine-era town and a fishing community, linked by some traditions to the biblical Dalmanutha.