Whether it's due to the changes that emerged as a result or the natural demeanor of the Nazarenes, walking through the city is a pleasure. went to improve the roads, walkways, lights, sewage and appearance of Nazareth.
Out of the NIS 43 million the government allocated for the pope's visit, NIS 20m. But there's no letdown to the barrage of sensory experiences at hand. The next attraction is the weekend of July 30-August 1, which will feature the sights, smells and sounds of New Orleans and Mardi Gras, with some of Israel's finest jazz and blues musicians.ĭespite all the reasons to stay ensconced in the hotel, the time must come, however, to venture out into the city of Nazareth. Sold-out weekends have already been devoted to Beethoven, featuring pianist extraordinaire Gil Shohat, and to the music and culture of Italy.
With cuisine, events, decorations and top-of-the-line live music geared to a particular theme, the popular weekends (Thursday-Saturday) immerse the guest into the culture of the period.
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Among the special events during the year are a series of musical weekends presented by the organization Kishrei Tarbut. The cuisine, which one of my fellow guests referred to as "kosher Arabic food prepared in a European style," was exquisite, and beyond what one normally expects from an Israeli hotel buffet.Ĭlaiming to house what they say is the largest conference hall in the country north of Tel Aviv, the hotel frequently hosts large groups and events of up to 1,000 people. Then, we saw a kashrut supervisor bounding out of the dining room, and that sealed the deal. After perusing the menu in the lobby restaurant and seeing only dairy entries, and then spying a Shabbat elevator, we felt we were getting closer to the answer. My wife and I spent our first few minutes browsing around the lobby trying to ascertain if, indeed, the hotel was kosher as we had been told. All boast private balconies overlooking a pristine open-air swimming pool and featuring a breathtaking view of the Jezreel Valley. After an investment of more than NIS 1.5 million by new owners, it reopened with a vengeance in 2006 and today boasts 243 rooms, which are spacious and homey. Originally called the Renaissance, the Golden Crown fell into disrepair and closed in 2000 during the intifada. After checking in to the Golden Crown, the danger arises that you might not want to ever leave to check out the city. However, an immediate problem awaits a new arrival. That's where Shihada and the tourism professionals in the city come in. But historically, most Diaspora Jewish travelers - as well as most native Israeli Jews - have not considered it a must-see place on their travel map. west of Mount Tabor, the city of 65,000 (one-third Christian and two-thirds Muslim) is known for its celebrated Christian holy sites, like the Catholic Basilica of the Annunciation and the Greek Orthodox Church. Located about 25 kilometers from the Kinneret and nine km. And with the tradition of warm, Arab hospitality ringing true, a visit to Nazareth shatters any myths about the "dangers" of Jews being able to feel comfortable in an Arab city. It's just one of the anomalies of a city that has a deceptively variety-filled plethora of attractions and sites to offer. Situated on the outskirts of Arab Nazareth - right next to the helicopter landing pad built for Pope Benedict XVI's visit in May and a short ride from Mount Precipice where the pope led mass before 40,000 worshipers - the majestic hotel looks like a fish out of water, as if someone had cut it out of the Eilat hotel landscape and plopped it into the austere beauty of the North. "Nazareth is exactly in the middle of Israel - you can get anywhere from here and you can get here from anywhere," explained Shihada, in the lobby of the luxurious Golden Crown Hotel. The affable general manager of the Nazareth Cultural and Tourism Association talks passionately about the tourism potential of his native city, and after spending a weekend as his guest, it's difficult not to get caught up in his fervor. Nazareth has long been considered the forgotten son of tourism in Israel, and Tareq Shihada is intent on doing something about it. NOTE! Consider delaying until first div on page If (slot) slot.addService(googletag.pubads()) (function (a, d, o, r, i, c, u, p, w, m) Pulled into Nazareth, was feeling about half past dead - The Jerusalem Post
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