Tiberias
Galilee
Overview
The main city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias serves as the base for most Galilee itineraries. The warm mineral springs have drawn visitors since Roman times, and the old city retains a layered ancient character.
Highlights
The main city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias serves as the base for most Galilee itineraries
The warm mineral springs have drawn visitors since Roman times, and the old city retains a layered ancient character
Biblical significance
Built by Herod Antipas and named for Emperor Tiberius, the city is mentioned in John 6:23. Tiberias later became a major center of Jewish scholarship — the Jerusalem Talmud was compiled here, and several rabbinic sages are buried in the city.
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