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Israel

Jewish culture, historical sites, and bustling Tel Aviv.

Israel is a country located in the Middle East. It is bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. The official languages of Israel are Hebrew and Arabic, but English is also widely spoken.

The main reasons to visit Israel are to see the historical and religious sites, to enjoy the Mediterranean climate, and to experience the unique culture. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Israel include the Western Wall and the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee, and the ruins of ancient cities such as Jericho and Petra. Apart from seeing the sites, you will find everything from the bustling city life of Tel Aviv to the quiet beauty of the Galilee.

Israeli cuisine is a fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. Common ingredients in Israeli dishes include olives, olive oil, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and tomatoes. Popular Israeli dishes include hummus, falafel, shakshuka, and kugel.

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Tel Aviv cityscape | Tel Aviv in Israel

Tel Aviv

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Western Wall Jerusalem | Jerusalem in Israel

Jerusalem

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Image of Haifa in Israel

Haifa

4.1
City
eilat israel sea | Eilat in Israel

Eilat

3.8
City
Cities in Israel | Nazareth in Israel

Nazareth

4
City
The Old City of Acre, Israel | Acre in Israel

Acre

4.4
City
General view of Tiberias | Tiberias in Israel

Tiberias

3.8
Town
Desert Boulders | Ein Gedi in Israel

Ein Gedi

4.6
Village
Safed city in July 2009. | Safed in Israel

Safed

4.5
City
Beer Sheba, Israel | Beer Sheva in Israel

Beer Sheva

3.5
City
Netanya _ Panorama_Dana Friedlander_IMOT | Netanya in Israel

Netanya

4
City
Park Azorim | Petah Tikva in Israel

Petah Tikva

2.9
City
Ashdod, Israel. Rooftop view. | Ashdod in Israel

Ashdod

3.8
City
Image of Caesarea in Israel

Caesarea

4.8
Town
A view on Mitzpe Ramon from visitor's center on the edge of the Ramon crater. | Mitspe Ramon in Israel

Mitspe Ramon

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City
קיבוץ ראש הנקרה מראה ממערב רישיון נוצר על ידי משתמש:Golf Bravo | Rosh HaNikra in Israel

Rosh HaNikra

4.8
Village
Bokek Stream | Ein Bokek in Israel

Ein Bokek

4.5
Village
Rishon LeZion | Rishon LeZion in Israel

Rishon LeZion

4.3
City
Against the wind surfers on the beach Herzliya hotels | Herzliya in Israel

Herzliya

4
Town
Aerial view of Bat Yam coast, Israel | Bat Yam in Israel

Bat Yam

4.3
City
'Arim Mall | Kfar Saba in Israel

Kfar Saba

4.7
City
קריית שמונה (מבט מרכס רמים) | Kiryat Shmona in Israel

Kiryat Shmona

4.3
Town
Golan Heights Winery | Katzrin in Israel

Katzrin

4.3
Town
מתחם הבורסה | Ramat Gan in Israel

Ramat Gan

4
Town
design museum in holon | Holon in Israel

Holon

3
City
Karmi'el. City in Israel. Ramat-Rabin district. September 2006 Кармиэль. Город в Израиле. Район Рамат-Рабин. Сентябрь 2006 כרמיאל. שכונת רבין. סמפטמבר 2006. | Carmiel in Israel

Carmiel

4.5
City
Lerer Square in Ness Ziona | Ness Ziona in Israel

Ness Ziona

4
Town
Tall buildings - a new phenomenon in Ramat - Hasharon, the colony became the city | Ramat HaSharon in Israel

Ramat HaSharon

4.5
Town
Israel by Jim Greenhill | Or Akiva in Israel

Or Akiva

4
Town
The Ohel Yaacov sinagogue, in Zichron Yaacov, Israel; view from north-east, corner of HaNadiv and HaMeyasdim streets | Zichron Ya'akov in Israel

Zichron Ya'akov

4.5
Town
Tabgha, Primatskapelle | Tabgha in Israel

Tabgha

5
Village
Image of Lod in Israel

Lod

3
Town
Bnei Brak | Bnei Brak in Israel

Bnei Brak

2
Town
Image of Dimona in Israel

Dimona

5
City
תצלום אוויר של רעננה השכונות המערביות | Raanana in Israel

Raanana

4
City
Southern view from Yavne's water tower | Yavne in Israel

Yavne

3
Town
Modiin's view | Modiin-Maccabim-Reut in Israel

Modiin-Maccabim-Reut

5
Town
Kiryat Motzkin new municipality building, at the end of the building process, December 2017 | Kiryat Motzkin in Israel

Kiryat Motzkin

3
Town
Kiryat Bialik - aerial view. At the center of the picture, the Kiryon shopping center. Shot taken from plane flown by Ilan Maytal | Qiryat Bialik in Israel

Qiryat Bialik

4
Town
Cities in Israel | Giv'at Shmuel in Israel

Giv'at Shmuel

3
Town

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