Nazareth – History, holiness & culture in Israel’s Galilee

The biggest Arab city in Israel, Nazareth is popular with Christian pilgrims and also is a cultural center and a commercial center. Tourists from across the world are discovering today’s Nazareth, the Galilee city that is “famous for being the playground of the young boy Jesus,” according to tour guide Ofer Drori. In addition to history and holiness, Nazareth beckons visitors with good weather and good restaurants. It’s also a model of coexistence. As the largest Arab city in Israel, Nazareth is home to C