What is the Sea of Galilee called today?

Visit Nimrod Fortress: Interesting Facts, Location, History, and More

Who is Nimrod, and why is this fortress named after him? What is the significance of the Valley of Nimrod? We explore the legends related to the huge castle.

Mount Zion and Its Biblical Significance

Why is Mount Zion called the Eternal City? What are the Gates of Zion, and who is the daughter of Zion?

10 Most Meaningful Events in Jesus’ Life and Where They Took Place

Every moment in the life of Jesus was significant, but we've pinpointed 10 of the most meaningful events in His life that every Christian should know. Read more.

Why Is the Dead Sea Called the Dead Sea?

The Dead Sea is a popular tourist attraction in Israel, but how did it get its name? Read further to find out.

Megiddo: History, Biblical Significance, and Relevance Today

Megiddo, Tel Megiddo, and Armageddon. All of these names refer to the site of the end of the world, but what does this mean? Read our blog to find out.

What Is the Golan Heights?

The essential facts about the Golan Heights, including map, history, and biblical mentions with their significance.

What You Can Find at the Jaffa Flea Market

We round up the Jaffa International Market's offerings, food, and flea market trading hours.

Bringing Safed (Tzfat), Israel to life through the Artza Holy Land blog

Explore the Holy Land through the Artza Holy Land blog. A pilgrimage through the country and discover the beauty and culture of the birthplace of Christianity.

How Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is Observed in Israel: Traditions and Customs.

Discover the meaning and traditions of Yom Kippur. Explore the rituals observed, and how people of all faiths find moments of inner peace and inspiration.

12 Interesting Facts About Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon is a beautiful place to visit, and has a lot of history and religious significance behind it. Here are some facts that make this mountain so interesting.

How much is a bottle of water in Jerusalem?

We avoid drinking tap water in general, never mind Israel's tap water. How much does a bottle of water cost in Jerusalem?

What did Nimrod Fortress represent in the bible?

What is the biblical story behind the Nimrod Fortress, was it named after Nimrod? Who was he?

Who owns buried treasure?

Say we had to find buried treasure in Israel, who would own it?

Did Jesus fish in the Sea of Galilee?

I was looking at some Christian artwork the other day, and it looked Jesus was helping the men catch fish in the Lake of Genesareth. If so, what fish did he catch? Did he only eat fish or other m

Is the Old Port of Jaffa in Tel Aviv worth visiting?

Morning everyone, I'm busy building an itinerary list for some of our customers who want to tour Israel. I've been looking at some of the sights in Tel Aviv, and I wondered whether the Jaffa Por

Is Bethphage the same as Bethany?

Hi, they mention Bethphage and Bethany in the New Testament, and I wondered if these two names were different names for the same place?

How many wineries are in the Golan Heights?

Can you hike up Mount Hermon?

Hi, my friends and I want to know if we can climb Mt Hermon, and how long it may take us to get to the top?

Is Caesarea Philippi the same as Caesarea?

Is there any difference between Caesarea and Caesarea Philippi, or are they the same place?

Is a virtual tour of Israel's sites worth it?

What is the best way to tour Israel? If we were to do a virtual tour, does it mean we would have to invest in a virtual reality kit for the experience? If so, would you say it's worth it?