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Tourism in IsraelWikipedia on Answers.com:
Tourism in Israel
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The Western WallandDome of the RockinOld City of Jerusalem
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Tourism in Israel is one of the country's major sources of income, with 3.45
million touristarrivals in 2010.[1] Israel offers a plethora of historical and religious sites, beach
resorts,archaeological tourism, heritage tourism andecotourism. Israel has the highest number
of museums per capita in the world.[2] The most popular paid tourist attraction isMasada.
[3]Most tourists visit from the United States, Russia,Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.
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Contents
1 Most-visited cities in Israel
2 Archaeological tells
3 National parks and nature reserves
4 Hiking trails
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5 Kibbutzim
6 Museums
7 Hot springs
8 West Bank tourism
9 Golan Heights tourism
10 Seas and lakes
o 10.1 Dive tourism
11 Medical tourism
12 Tourist demographics and economic contribution
13 International recognition and awards
14 Most visited sites
15 References
16 Bibliography
17 External links
Most-visited cities in Israel
Modern Jerusalem
Arab market.Old City of Jerusalem
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Ruins of Scythopolis,Beit Shean
Eilat seaside resort on the Red Sea
Hula Valleyinnorthern Israel
Masada
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Ancient Synagogue atBar'am National Park
Natural warm pool at Gan HaShlosha National Park
Jerusalem
With 2,215,000 tourist arrivals in 2009, one of the oldest cities in the world,
the capital[i] , and largest city of Israel is also the most-visited city in Israel; as a holy city to
the three major Abrahamic religions-Judaism, ChristianityandIslam, it has a myriad of
historical, archeological, religious and sundry other attractions.[5]
Many of them are in the Old City of Jerusalem, traditionally divided into four
quarters: Armenian Quarter, Christian Quarter, Muslim Quarter snd Jewish Quarter.
Most importantly, theTemple Mount (known in Arabic as Haram ash-sharf, the
Noble Sanctuary), site of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem with only the Western
Wall at its foot remaining, and now with the Dome of the Rock andAl-Aqsa Mosque.
Other places in East Jerusalem are the Mount of Olives: with its lookout
point, Tomb of Absalom, a 2000 year old Jewish cemetery, and
churches,Gethsemane, church of all nations, Dominus Flevit, and the Church of
Maria Magdalene (Russian orthodox church). Various locations have been proposedas the Tomb of Jesus, traditionally identified as where the Church of the Holy
Sepulchre stands. Nor hasGolgotha, the nearby hill where he wascrucifiedbeen
located. Immediately south of the Jewish Quarter lies theCity of David with
archeological digs including Hezekiah's Tunnel.
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West Jerusalem is the newer part of Jerusalem, built mainly after the creation of Israel
in 1948. Some spots:
The German Colony, a Temple Society settlement, with a colourful mix of
architectural styles.
Mea Shearim, established in the nineteenth century and inhabited largely by
ultra-OrthodoxHaredi Jews, retains the flavor of an East European shtetl.
Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum.
Ein Karem, the traditional birthplace ofJohn the Baptist, is one of the four
most visited Christian pilgrimage sites in Israel.[6]
Mt. Zion, the traditional resting place of King David.
Mt. Scopus, site of the Hebrew Universityand standing at 2710 feet above sea
level, offers a panoramic view of the city. Both the Temple Mount and theDeadSea are visible from this location.
Tel Aviv
With 1,676,000 tourist arrivals in 2009, it is Israel's second-largest city, and
a cosmopolitan,culturalandfinancialglobal city. [5]The city's greater area is the largest
with 3 million inhabitants. Tel Aviv exhibits a Unesco world heritage area of Bauhaus
architecture. Nearby historical city of Jaffa is experiencing a touristic boom. In
2010, National Geographic rankedTel Avivas one of the world's ten best beach cities.[7]
Safed
A holy city in Judaism where much of the Jerusalem Talmud was written
and kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) was developed. Famous for its artisans. The grave of
Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai in nearbyMeron.
Acre
(Bah')Shrine of Bah'u'llh, resting place of Bah'u'llh as well as a Unesco world
heritage historical town.
Haifa
Carmel
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(Bah')Shrine of the Bb, its associated terraces, and the Bah' World Centre and
the buildings (a Unesco world heritage).
Tiberias
A holy city in Judaism, on west bank of the freshwaterSea of Galilee.
Saint Peter's house atCapernaum, Tabgha and the Mount of Beatitudes.
Nazareth
Jesus's hometown and the site of many of his reported acts and miracles.
Many churches, including TheChurch of the Annunciation, the largest Christian church
building in the Middle East. In Roman Catholic tradition, it marks the site where the
ArchangelGabriel announced the future birth of Jesus to theVirgin Mary (Luke 1:26-31).
Starting point for theJesus Trail, a network of hiking routes connecting many sites
from Jesus's life and ministry.
Bet She'an
A Roman Decapolis city. One of the largestarchaeologicalsites in the Middle East.
Beersheba
Its settlement attributed to the patriarch Abraham. Regional capital of
the Negev desert. It serves as a starting point for exploring such sites as the Ramon
Crater or the Unesco world heritage Nabathean Incense Route (Shivta,Avdat, Mamshit).
Eilat
The southernmost city in Israel, on theRed Sea coast, it is a hot, sunny year-round
travel destination. Popular destination for skin andscuba diving, with equipment for hire
on or near all major beaches.
Caesarea
The old city includes Roman and Crusader ruins, such as the amphitheatre (where
concerts are frequently held), as well as the harbor from which St. Paul was taken as a
prisoner to Rome.
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The grassy golf club and villas are newly developed in this coastal city, which has
become increasing popular to tourists.
Archaeological tells
The country abounds in archaeological tells. Tel Be'er Sheva, Tel Hazor and Tel Megiddo (the
site of Armageddon) were recognized as Unesco world heritage sites. They exhibit elaborate
water systems that are among the earliest in the world.
National parks and nature reserves
Main article: National parks and nature reserves of Israel
Israel has 67 national parks and 190 nature reserves. Some of them are located at
archaeological sites. Beit Guvrin-Maresha is a large archaeological complex in the Judean
Mountains. Tzipporiis an ancient Roman town with elaborate mosaics and a historic
synagogue. Ein Gedi, a desert spring, is a starting point for tours to Masada and theDead Sea.
Hiking trails
Israel National Trail - a hiking path that crosses the entire country of Israel. Its
northern end is at Dan, near the Lebanese border in the far north of the country, and it
extends to Eilat at the southernmost tip of Israel on the Red Sea, a length of approximately
940 km (580 mi). The trail takes about 3070 days to finish if hiked continuously.
Jerusalem Trail - 40 km trail, connects the Israel National Trail with Jerusalem and the
area of the Old City.
Jesus Trail - a 65 km hiking andpilgrimage route in the Galilee region of Israelthat
traces routes Jesus may have walked, connecting many sites from his life and ministry. The
trail begins in Nazareth, and passes through Sepphoris, Cana (Kafr Kanna), theHorns of
Hattin, Mount Arbel Cliffs, theSea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tabgha, the Mount of
Beatitudes,Tiberias, the Jordan River, Mount Tabor, and Mount Precipice.
Golan Trail - a 125 km route from the slopes of Mt. Hermon to the southern GolanHeights. It passes many towns and settlements includingMajdal
Shams,Nimrod, Masade, Buq'ata,Odem, Merom Golan, and Ein Zivan.
Valley of Springs Trail - a 120 km route in and around the Jordan Valley, terminating
in Beit She'anand onMount Gilboa near KibbutzMeirav. The trail connects numerous
springs (for which the area is famous) and other historical and natural attractions.
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Kibbutzim
A network of kibbutzim dot the countryside, some offering guesthouses and country lodging.
They are undergoing a process of modernization and re-organization. Well known in Israel for
great contributions to Israeli history, politics, army, and Zionism.
Museums
Main article: List of museums in Israel
Tower of David Museum
With over 200 museums, Israel has the highest number of museums per capita in the world,
with millions of visitors annually.[8]
Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Israel's national museum, attracts 800,000 visitors a year.
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Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial
Tel Aviv Museum of Art
Diaspora Museum
Haifa Museum of Science and Technology
Hot springs
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Hamat Gader hot springs
Hamat Gader
Tiberias hot springs
West Bank tourism
Cave of the Patriarchsin Hebron
See also: Tourism in the Palestinian territories
West Bank tourism has been administered by Israel since the beginning of its occupation in
1967.[10] Territory that had been off-limits to Israeli citizens were now made available for
tourism, and Israel established numerous amenities in these territories and East Jerusalem to
make it more appealing to Israeli and foreign tourists.[11] Despite that, Israeli citizens are
generally restricted from traveling to parts of the West Bank under Palestinian authority
control.[12] Today, The Palestinian Authority and Israeli tourism ministries work together on
tourism in the Palestinian territories in a Joint Committee on Tourism.[13]
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Bethlehem - Burial place of the matriarch Rachel and birthplace of King David and
of Jesus. Around 1.3 million tourists visited the city in 2008.[14] Popular sites in the city and
around include:Church of the Nativity, A church built over the cave that tradition marks as
the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth, The Manger Square, Shepherd's Field in Beit
Sahour, Solomon's Pools and the Salesian Cremisan Monastery.[10][15]
Herodium - A fortress built by Herod the Great. It is administered by theIsrael Nature
and Parks Authority.[15]
Hebron - The second-holiest city in Judaism and the place where the Tomb of the
Patriarchs and Matriarchs is located, according to Jewish and Islamic tradition. It was also
the capital of the Kingdom of Judah before David moved it to Jerusalem.
Jericho - Tourism increased by nearly 42.3% in the first three quarters of 2008 as
crossing between areas under PA control and Israel became less restricted.[16]
Golan Heights tourism
Mount Hermonski resort
The Golan Heights were captured by Israel from Syrian in the 1967 Six-Day Warand are
recognized by the international community asSyrian territory held by Israel under military
occupation.[17]In an act ruled null and void by the United Nations Security Council, Israel
applied civilian law to the territory in 1981.[18]
For ease of touring, the Golan can be divided into the north with most of its populardestinations and the south where the administrative capital is located. Travel guides
recommend renting a car or joining an organized tour. Although it is slower, some travelers
chose to hitchhike throughout the region.[19] Accommodations are typically through bed and
breakfasts or cabins called zimmers.[20]
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The first Israeli ski resort was established in the Golan. [21] Nature trails and other attractions
were established by Israel in order to further entrench its presence in the territory and to
attract tourists.[11] As much of the Golan's land is not arable, many of theIsraeli
settlements established focused on tourism as a way generating income.[22]
The Golan hasnational parks which provide extensive hiking options. Most of these are
maintained by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. Land mines from previous wars pose a
risk when clearly marked and fenced off areas are disregarded.[20]
The Mount Hermon ski resort is popular during the winter months.[23] This is the first ski
resort in the Israeli annexed Golan.[21]
The area produces wine and theGolan Heights Winery is a large producer. The winery
has a visitor's center and tours.[23]
Archaeology in Katzrin,Gamla, Nimrod Fortress, Rujm el-Hiri
Seas and lakes
Red Sea coral and marine fish in Eilat
Mediterranean coastal strip
Sunny beaches and hotel resorts
Dead sea
The lowest point on the Earth's surface and the deepest hypersaline lake in the world,
famous for its buoyancy and medicinal qualities
Red Sea
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Sunny beaches and hotel resorts, popular destination for SCUBA diving and water sports
Sea of Galilee
Sunny beaches and hotel resorts ImportantChristianholy sites such as Mount of Beatitudes
Dive tourism
See also: Israeli Diving Federation
Eilat is located in the Gulf of Aquaba, one of the most popular diving destinations in the world.
The coral reefs along Eilat's coast remain relatively pristine and the area is recognized as one
of the prime diving locations in the world.[24] About 250,000 dives are performed annually in
Eilat's 11 km coastline, and diving represents 10% of the tourism income of this area.[25]In
addition, given the proximity of many of these reefs to the shore, non-divers can encounter the
Red Sea's reefs with relative ease.[24] Water conditions for SCUBA divers are good all year
round, with water temperatures around 21-25 C, with little or no currents and clear waters
with an average of 2030 meters visibility.
Medical tourism
The Dead Sea
Main article: Medical tourism in Israel
Israel is emerging as a popular destination for medical tourists.[26] In 2006, 15,000 foreigners
travelled to the country for medical procedures, bringing in $40 million of revenue.[26] The
advantages of Israel for health tourism include good natural resources; stable, comfortable
climate all year round; a progressive medical systems, and scenic locations which have a
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calming effect on patients.[27] Medical tourists choose Israel for several reasons. Some come
from European nations such as Romania where certain procedures are not available. Others
come to Israel, most commonly from the United States, because they can receive quality
health care at a fraction of the cost it would be at home, for both surgeries andin-vitro
fertilizationtreatments. Other medical tourists come to Israel to visit the Dead Sea, a world-
famous therapeutic resort.[26] The Israel Ministry of Tourism and several professional medical
services providers have set out to generate awareness of Israel's medical capabilities.[28]
Tourist demographics and economic contribution
Caesarea
According to the IsraeliMinistry of Tourism, in 2009 54% of the 2.7 million visitors to Israel
were Christian. Jewish tourists accounted for 39%. Revenue from tourism in 2009 totalled $ 3.3
billion.[29] In 2010, tourism constituted 6.4% of the country's GDP.[30] The World Travel and
Tourism Council estimates that real GDP growth for tourism in Israel is expected to average
5.0% per annum over the years 2010-2020. The contribution of tourism to Gross Domestic
Product is expected by WTTC to rise from 6.4% (US$12.0 billion) in 2010 to 7.2% ($22.1 billion)
by 2020.[30] The contribution of the industry to employment is 223,000 jobs in 2010, 7.9% of
total employment.[30]Export earnings from international visitors and tourism goods are
expected to generate 6.5% of total exports (US $4.8 billion) in 2010.[30]Investment in tourism is
estimated at US $2.3 billion or 7.6% of total investment in 2010.[30] The Israel Travel & Tourism
economy is ranked number 51 in absolute size worldwide, of the 181 countries estimated bythe WTTC.[30]
International recognition and awards
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Nahal Arugot waterfall inEin Gedi
In 2005, Ernst & Young conducted a comprehensive research study on Israeli tourism. The
report, entitled "A New Market Strategy for Israeli Tourism" was published in November 2006.
The researchers felt that increasing the number of international tourists by 2011 from 1.9million to 45 million was a feasible goal. The report stated that Israel's most attractive feature
for international markets was its religious culture and history and the great diversity it offers
within a very small country.[31] According to the researchers, Israel's different cultures and
religions, its diverse landscapes, the contrasts between cities (Jerusalem, Tel Aviv), and
combination of European and Middle Eastern culture produced a "very high density of
experience." The report recommended that Israel adopt appropriate marketing strategies to
counter any perceived negative imagery associated with political developments.
In 2010, Israel won the title of "most outstanding stand" in all categories at the world's largest
tourism fair, ITB, held in Berlin. The Israeli stand won the title of "best presenter" in the Near
East and Middle East for the third time in a row.[32]
Most visited sites
The Shrine of the Bb at the Bah' World Centre, inHaifa
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Syrian brown bears inJerusalem Biblical Zoo
In 2009, the two most visited sites in Israel were the Western Wall and the grave of Rabbi
Shimon bar Yochai.[33]
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