Middle East Art, Castles & Palaces + Religious Pictures

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This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

Browse markets and galleries, watch a unique theater show or simply enjoy the views of the Mediterranean at one of the most famous ancient ports in the world.

Visit this landmark Roman Catholic church, believed to stand on the very same site where the Virgin Mary died and ascended to heaven.

An important Christian landmark, this church stands on the site where an anguished Jesus is said to have prayed to God the night before he was crucified. 

Visit this landmark Roman Catholic church, believed to stand on the very same site where the Virgin Mary died and ascended to heaven.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

Experience Israel at its most modern in the thriving coastal city of Tel Aviv, a cosmopolitan cultural hub lined with stunning beaches.

Visit this landmark Roman Catholic church, believed to stand on the very same site where the Virgin Mary died and ascended to heaven.

Stroll around one of the most stylish quarters of Tel Aviv, appreciating the artsy ambiance and enjoying late-night parties with its youthful population.

Visit this landmark Roman Catholic church, believed to stand on the very same site where the Virgin Mary died and ascended to heaven.

Beautiful frescoes decorate the interior walls of this Roman-style bathhouse built by an extravagant ruler of the Umayyad dynasty. 

See the fascinating artworks and eclectic furniture in the ancient hilltop home and museum of one of Israel\'s best known artists.

This 2,000-year-old structure is one of the world’s holiest sites, where hundreds of praying worshippers make for a stirring sight.

Find your own patch of sand on one of the loveliest beaches in Tel Aviv, a waterfront destination popular among both tourists and locals. 

Beautiful frescoes decorate the interior walls of this Roman-style bathhouse built by an extravagant ruler of the Umayyad dynasty. 

Surrounded by modern high rises, Tel Aviv’s biggest square stands out because of its solemn character and its historic significance for Israel.

At this outdoor flea market open only in the summer months, browse stalls selling clothing, antiques, handmade jewelry and local snacks. 

Offering more than just historical exhibitions, this museum housed in Jerusalem’s ancient citadel provides all the context needed to understand this great city.

Visit this landmark Roman Catholic church, believed to stand on the very same site where the Virgin Mary died and ascended to heaven.

Beautiful frescoes decorate the interior walls of this Roman-style bathhouse built by an extravagant ruler of the Umayyad dynasty. 

Set atop a central hill, this national institute and museum has some of the best views of Tel Aviv. Its museum provides a gripping journey through Israel’s past.