Sea of Galilee

The Sea of Galilee as seen from the Upper Galilee mountain range The Sea of Galilee (Hebrew: Yam Kinneret) is the largest freshwater lake of Israel. It is a picturesque lake located in the east of the Galilee region, (at the other side of the lake is the Golan Heights). The area is, of course, best known for its Gospel associations with the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. As such, it forms a natural destination for pilgrimage amongst all varieties of Christians. Its beaches are also a prime recreational spot for Israelis and foreigners alike. Understand Talk Get in Get around See Tiberias - with its various archaeological remains The following sites are listed roughly from north to south. Korazim - a Talmudic town with the remains of a beautiful basalt synagogue Capernaum - the house of Peter as well as a marvelous ancient Roman synagogue Mount of Beatitudes Tabgha - the Primacy Church and a church documenting the Feeding the Multitude miracle Hurvat Minnim - an Umayyad palace remains, north of Genossar Genossar - the site of Jesus Boat Museum the mountain of Arbel forms a magnificent viewpoint over the Sea of Galilee and the surrounding areas. A steep trail leads from the peak to the Sea of Galilee. A castle dating to the Roman period is nestled in the cliff, partway down the trail. Beautiful, but not for those scared of heights. Horns of Hittin - where the crucial battle over the Holy Land took place between the Mameluks and the Crusadors Kinnarot Cemetery overlooking the See of Galilee Degania - the first Kibbutz. It houses Gordon House which is a regional museum of nature and prehistory. Museum of Yarmukan Culture - a small museum documenting the Levant's most prominent Neolithic culture. Located in Kibbutz Sha`ar Hagolan. The Jordan River Baptismal Site A holy Christian site not to be missed. It is to be remembered though that the baptismal site described in the Gospels is situated a few miles away in Jordan. Bring swim wear and a robe for the baptismal. An excellent restaurant is on premises: "Tmarim" palms fusing French cooking techniques with local Canaanite ingredients. Wonderful! Go kayaking on the Jordan river (further down the road from the Baptismal site) Tel Yareah and Tel Kinnarot - two ancient tels Itineraries Do Eat Avi's Restaurant, Ha kishon street (in front of Leonardo Club Hotel). 11:00-23:00. A very well known and famous restaurant in Tiberias. The place known for it's delicious meats and it's fresh fish from the Sea of Galilee. Highly recommended  edit Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!