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Church of the Annunciation

The Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, completed in 1969, is the largest church in the Middle East. It sits over the traditional home of Mary, with Byzantine and Crusader remains in its lower level. Discussed here as part of the wider look at Christian heritage in the Galilee.

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Church of the Transfiguration, Mt Tabor
North · Galilee

Christianity in the Galilee

My first Christianity-focused field trip in the Galilee: the Church of the Transfiguration on Mt Tabor, the wedding-miracle churches at Kfar Kana, four churches in Nazareth, and the views from Mount Precipice.

May 2013 · 6 minute read
View from Mount Tabor Church of the Transfiguration, Mt Tabor Catholic Church of the Wedding, Kana Orthodox Church of the Wedding, Kana Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth Mary's Home: inside the crypt at the Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth Home of the Holy Family: Church of St Joseph, Nazareth Church of the Synagogue, Nazareth Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Nazareth View over Nazareth from Mount Precipice View over the Jezreel Valley from Mount Precipice
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