Muhraka Monastery
המוחרקה
A Carmelite monastery on the southeastern summit of Mount Carmel, traditionally the place where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal. From the roof, you can look out over the Jezreel Valley.
Muhraka, which means 'place of burning' in Arabic, is the traditional site from the Book of Kings where Elijah called down fire from heaven to defeat the prophets of Baal. The small Carmelite monastery on the summit has a statue of Elijah in its courtyard. From the rooftop, you can take in sweeping views of the Jezreel Valley, Mount Tabor and the hills around Nazareth. Admission is inexpensive, and there is a small café. It is about 4 km from Daliyat al-Karmel and requires a car.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00 (Sunday morning Mass)
Nearby sights
- Daliyat al-Karmel
- Beit She'arim National Park
- Ein Hod
- Hecht Museum
- Mount Carmel National Park
- Nahal Me'arot Nature Reserve
- Atlit Detainee Camp
- Madatech – Israel National Museum of Science