Places worth the detour in Tiberias

13 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Tiberias, Israel, across 4 kinds of detour; natural wonders & landscapes are the largest group (6). Best known: Sea of Galilee. 10 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Nature & landscapes6 Ruins & the uncanny4 Built landmarks2 Sacred sites1

All 13, ranked 13

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Sea of Galilee

Nature & landscapes · Iconic

Largest freshwater lake in Israel

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2.Mount Arbel

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Israeli mountain in The Lower Galilee near Tiberias

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3.Horns of Hattin

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Mountain

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4.Hamat Tiberias

Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem

Israeli national park and archaeological site

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5.Sea of Galilee Boat

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Ancient shipwreck in Israel

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6.Zuttiyeh

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Archaeological site in Israel

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7.Nabi Shu'ayb

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Druze religious prophet

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8.Tomb of the Matriarchs

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Tomb in Tiberias, Israel

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9.Naẖal Ẕalmon

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Wadi in Israel

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10.St. Peter's Church (Tiberias)

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church building in Tiberias, Israel

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11.Yavne'el Valley

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Valley in Northern District, Israel

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12.Migdal Synagogue

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Archaeology site in Israel of ancient Magdala,

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13.Arbel synagogue

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

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