‘En Gat H̱efer

Places of Interest

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

Church

Photo: Berthold Werner, Public domain.

The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Gabriel, also known as the Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, is an Eastern Orthodox church in Nazareth, Israel. It is one of two claimants to the site of the Annunciation - where angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary and announced that she would give birth to Jesus - the other being the Catholic Basilica of the Annunciation. Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation is situated 3½ km southwest of ‘En Gat H̱efer.

Nabi Saeen Mosque

Mosque

Photo: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Nabi Saeen Mosque is a mosque located on Nabi Saeen Hill in Nazareth, in northern Israel. The mosque is located at the top of the ridge enclosing the city from the north, approximately 150 metres north of the Salesian Basilica of Jesus the Adolescent, providing a panoramic view of Nazareth and the Jezreel Valley to the south, and the Upper Galilee and Haifa outskirts to the north and west. Nabi Saeen Mosque is situated 3½ km southwest of ‘En Gat H̱efer.

Places in the Area

Mashhad

Town

Photo: Hanay, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Mashhad is an Arab town located 5 kilometers northeast of Nazareth in Israel's Northern District. In 2024 it had a population of 8,822, most of whom were Muslims.

Reineh

Village

Photo: Almog, Public domain.

Reineh is an Arab town in northern Israel. Located in the Galilee, between Nazareth and Qana of Galilee, it attained local council status in 1968. In 2024 it had a population of 20,653, the majority of whom are Muslims, with a significant Christian minority.

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