It is the city where Jesus grew up, studied and lived most of his life, and the largest Arab city in Israel.
With these characteristic the city of Nazareth has become a major cultural center which attracts millions of pilgrims from all around the world.

Among the different tourists sites you can find in the city a bunch of holy places that can go under the title of "places you must visit".

The city is identified with Christianity for two thousand years, but in the
past decade the historical Old City has been extensively renovated, preserving and restoring the architectural beauty and unique character of its narrow lanes and alleys.

The Basilica of the Annunciation is built above the sunken grotto which according to the Roman Catholic faith was the home of the Virgin Mary and the place where she received the Annunciation (the announcement of the imminent birth of Jesus). The large and impressive modern-day church is built above the remains of churches dating back to Crusader and Byzantine times, still visible on the lower level. The church boasts dozens of pictures donated by Christian communities around the world.
St. Gabriel’s Church of the Annunciation is built above a spring believed to be the source of a well where Mary drew water each day. This is the site where the Greek Orthodox tradition maintains that the Angel Gabriel revealed to Mary knowledge of the impending birth of Jesus. The church houses many interesting icons and wall paintings, as well as the holy spring.
The White Mosque was built at the beginning of the 19th century and is located in the heart of the city’s market area. It is easily recognizable by its Ottoman style, pencil-shaped minaret. The mosque’s white color symbolizes the peace and good relations enjoyed among all of Nazareth’s residents.

Mary’s Well and the Ancient Bath House
The structure surrounding Mary’s Well (known as el-Sabil in Arabic) was recently renovated and restored to its original form. Mary’s Well is the symbol of Nazareth Municipality. Next to Mary’s Well is a pleasant souvenir shop named Cactus, belonging to Elias and Martina Shama. After buying the shop in the 1990s, the Shamas discovered that beneath it was concealed one of the most exciting and important discoveries in Nazareth in recent history: a network of beautifully preserved ancient stones arches that once supported a giant bath house. It is believed the exposed remains beneath the shop may date back to the ancient Roman era - that is, to the time of Jesus - and have been fed by the same water that supplied Mary’s Well. There is an entrance fee to the site, but no advance reservation is necessary and guided explanations and hot and cold drinks are available to visitors.

The Synagogue Church
Dating from the Crusader period, this church stands next to the Greek Catholic Church in the midst of the old market. Tradition has it that this was originally the synagogue where Jesus prayed and preached.

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