Nazareth is Jesus' childhood home. Modern Nazareth is the largest Arab city in Israel, and is swallowing up the surrounding olive groves, farms and pine forests.
Nazareth
city centre
city centre
rich man's house?
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Basilica of the Annunication
the five crosses representing the 4 wounds on Jesus on the cross
baptism of Jesus at River Jordan
Adam and Eve
a 5th-century Byzantine church - itself built around the Grotto of the Annunication, the traditional site of Mary's house
restored Bvzantine mosaics
on the walls are a mix of artwork on mother-and-child-themed gifts domated by Catholic communities from around the world