Introducing Tiberias
Tiberias is a town that seems to face in two directions at once. It’s one of the four holy cities of Judaism, home to the tombs of venerated sages and ancient ritual baths, and is a popular holiday spot for the ultraorthodox, who combine treatment of the body with purification of the soul. But it’s also one of the tackiest resorts in Israel, with a lake-side strip crammed with high-rise hotels that have hardly seen an update since Ben-Gurion last visited, and a dearth of decent bars or restaurants.
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What with the traffic, and the full-on heat in the summer months, it’s not surprising that many travellers head straight to the other side of the lake (the Sea of Galilee). But if you arrive late in the day, Tiberias has some good-value accommodation, and it’s the easiest place to rent a bike in the area.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Two Day Israel Itinerary
by Shuffaluff 12 September 2011
That makes more sense! Unless the day in Ashdod is a Friday or Saturday, you can fit in, just about, a rushed trip to Jerusalem from…
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RE: Jewish Tour of Jerusalem
by a1 24 August 2011
#18 (afz) >+On another note, I don't know why a1 is disputing that Tzfat and Tiberius are holy cities; + =================================…
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RE: Jewish Tour of Jerusalem
by davetheguide 23 August 2011
Shuffaluff, your comment is absolutely inaccurate. Any Israeli who grows up in the secular Israeli school system knows that the Four Holy…
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