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NazarethChurch of the Annunciation: Built over another church that stands on Byzantine foundations. Constructed around the crypt where Christian tradition believes Mary, the mother of Jesus, received the announcement from the Angel Gabriel.
On the front façade, verses from the Old and New Testaments are carved in Latin. Just meters away stands another equally significant church belonging to the Greek Orthodox tradition, also commemorating the Annunciation by the Angel Gabriel.
Luke 1:26
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Kfar CanaWedding Church: Commemorates Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding where he turned water into wine.
John 2:1
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Magdala SynagogueSynagogue from the Second Temple period.
This synagogue was active during the Second Temple period and was abandoned after its destruction. Mary Magdalene (from Magdala) was born here, and it is believed to be a place where Jesus taught Torah and met her. Among the archaeological finds was a stone with inscriptions and details resembling the interior of the Second Temple, possibly used for Torah readings.
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Capernaum (Kfar Nahum)Place where Jesus performed miracles and where Peter’s house is located.
Maintained by the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land, this site includes the house of Peter, where Jesus stayed and performed miracles. Also found here are the remains of the synagogue where Jesus taught.
Healing of the paralytic: Mark 2:1–12; Matthew 9:1–8; Luke 5:17–26
Healing of the centurion’s servant: Matthew 8:5–13; Luke 7:1–10
Healing of Peter’s mother-in-law: Mark 1:29–31; Matthew 8:14–15; Luke 4:38–39 -
Church of the BeatitudesAlthough not built over Byzantine ruins, nearby remains from the 4th to 7th centuries have been found. Designed by Antonio Barluzzi in a concentric and octagonal shape, each side represents a “Blessed are…” verse. From its windows, one can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret).
Matthew 5:1–12; Luke 6:20–23
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Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and FishesBenedictine German church built in 1932.
Located on the shore of the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret), it was built over a Byzantine church destroyed during the Persian Sassanid invasion in 614. The mosaic floor has been preserved, depicting the miracle of the multiplication of loaves and fishes. One mosaic also includes a “Nilometer,” a depth gauge for the Nile River, suggesting Egyptian artisans designed it.
Matthew 14:13–21; Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–14
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Church of the Primacy of PeterChurch built by the Franciscans in 1934.
Located on the shore of the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret), it was built over a Byzantine church originally constructed by Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, in the 4th century. That church was destroyed during the Persian Sassanid invasion in 614. The current structure, built almost entirely of basalt stones by the Franciscans in 1934, stands over the bedrock that extends into the lake. It is also associated with the miracle of the multiplication of loaves and fishes, but more specifically with Jesus’ post-resurrection appearance and the moment he entrusted Peter with his primacy.
John 2:1