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Here are some of the best things to complement your visit to Israel: a taste of Israeli food, arts and cultural life, trips in Israel’s national parks and nature reserves, religious sites, therapeutic resorts, and archaeological treasures. |
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| Arts, culture & museums |
Israel is known mainly for its outdoor attractions. However, it has a lot to offer for enthusiasts of art, music, dance and theater. The Arts section on the Israel Tourism Portal provides information on Israel’s wide variety of cultural attractions. Additional information is available on the websites of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel’s largest cities and cultural centers. |
 Israel Museum guide
The Israel Museum in Jerusalem
The Eretz Israel (Land of Israel) Museum in Tel Aviv
The Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
The Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum
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| Food |
Israel, being a melting pot for many different cultures, offers a culinary feast for all senses, with an endless number of traditional and modern cuisines, colorful markets with fresh produce, top-notch restaurants side by side with popular food stands. |
Food in Israel
The Israeli cuisine
Ethnic Food in Israel
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| Nature |
For those of you who wish to wander off the beaten track, Israel affords an infinite variety of natural sceneries: green hills and streams in the North and around Jerusalem, a varied coastline, the Judean desert with its unique rock formation, the mysterious craters of the Negev – and these are just a few. The website of the Israel Nature and National Parks Protection Authority features detailed information on national parks and nature reserves, arranged by geographical areas. |
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| Religious interest |
Israel, The Holy Land, is an important center for all three monotheistic religions, with many sites of interest around the country, especially in the Old City of Jerusalem and its sacred sites. Visit the sites where Jewish history was formed, walk in the footsteps of Jesus and his followers, or ascend the Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount. |
Jewish itineraries
Bar/Bat Mitzvah in Israel
Christian itineraries
List of Christian sites
Map of pilgrim sites (PDF)
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| Health Tourism |
Israel has many resorts with therapeutic value, and spa hotels can be found throughout the country, offering a most relaxing break from everyday life. The leading area for health tourism is naturally the Dead Sea, which offers plenty of natural resources that benefit both body and soul. The northern part of Israel also has many therapeutic and spa resorts, especially around the Sea of Galilee with its hot springs. |
Health tourism in Israel
The Dead Sea Research Center
The Dead Sea Tourism Guide
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| Archaeology |
With its rich past and the state’s devotion to the archaeology, Israel is a heaven for those who wish to take a journey to the past. Plenty of archaeological treasures are scattered throughout the country, including the ancient cities such as Jerusalem and the Roman Caesarea, fascinating worship sites in the Galilee, underground habitats in the Judean foothills, and mysterious caves and shelters in the desert.
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Israel’s archeological treasures: an introduction
Archaeological sites in Israel
Israel Antiquities Authority
The Dead Sea Scrolls
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