Modern Israel is one of the world’s most densely populated countries but also one with a plethora of holy places to the 3 relevant religions, i.e. Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
The amount of holy places, burial sites and locations is truly enormous, most are of minor importance and seldom see more then a handful of visitors while others a renowned worldwide and visited by hundreds of thousands each year.
Each religion has its own list of most holy places in Israel, and as you probably know: many of them are located in Jerusalem or the Jerusalem area. Other important parts of Israel include the north of the country – where you can find the city of Nazareth, Tiberias and the Jordan River. In the center of Israel you can find famous holy sites and historical landmarks such as the Roman aqueduct and the old city of Caesarea, a good number of ancient mosques along the beaches and the city of Jaffa with its rich heritage and number of holy places for Christians and Muslims.
The south of Israel – the Negev, mostly a desert area, is of lesser importance to the religious traveler, though for those who have the time – it also offers its share of holy spot for the 3 religions. Most sites in the Negev are older than the ones found elsewhere in the country and depict the historical events of the bible as they occurred. The Negev desert, together with the Judean desert near Jerusalem, is home to some of the most exciting historical findings in recent history, Qumran scrolls being the most noteworthy, and an ancient Roman statue being the latest finding with historical value.