Nazareth Village
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An open-air museum that recreates rural life in the time of Jesus, with costumed actors demonstrating woodworking, weaving and oil pressing.
Nazareth Village is a nonprofit open-air museum. On ancient terraces preserved within Nazareth, it has reconstructed a 1st-century Galilean village based on archaeological findings, including stone houses, a synagogue, an olive press, wine presses and pastures. Costumed guides demonstrate woodworking, weaving, bread baking and shepherding, and the roughly one-hour guided tour explains the everyday scenes behind Jesus's parables. Admission is about NIS 60–70. The site is closed on Sundays, so it is best to book a guided tour slot in advance. There is also a 1st-century-style restaurant on site. It is well suited to families and visitors interested in the biblical background.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (check the official website); closed Sun
Nearby sights
- Basilica of the Annunciation
- Church of St. Joseph
- Nazareth Old City Market
- Mary's Well & Church of St. Gabriel
- Mount Precipice
- Zippori (Sepphoris) National Park
- Cana Wedding Church (Kafr Kanna)
- Mount Tabor & Church of the Transfiguration