Welcome to Nazareth
The first part of our 1st day excursion was to Nazareth. The main thing we did in Nazareth was to visit what is reported to be the largest Catholic Church in Israel.
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- Population is 77,445
- Considered Arab Capital of Israel.
- Predominantly Arab community
- Founded in 2200 BC
- Considered major city in 300 AD
- City officially est. in 1885
- 18 miles from the Sea of Galilee
- Considered by many to the childhood home of Jesus
- Church of the Annunciation largest Catholic Church in the Middle East
Walking tour to Church of the Annunciation