Explore The Galilee

Explore the Galilee

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Nazareth tourism film featuring the Fauzi Azar Inn

NAZARETH, Israel—When Pope Benedict XVI pays a visit next month to the town where Jesus grew up, he will bring brief attention to a Holy Land destination that is at once world famous and unjustly overlooked - Read thr full report here.

A Night and Day in Nazareth - “There are many good reasons to visit Nazareth, and recently another one has been added: “The Fauzi Azar Inn”- an ancient building that has been turned into a simple, pleasant guest house with a painted ceiling and a courtyard that invites relaxation. Tali Heruti-Sover spent a weekend among the churches, restaurants and alleys…” Read the complete article

Lonely Planet Review

Quotes When young Maoz Inon decided he wanted to open a guesthouse in Israel he walked the entire country from north to south to find the best spot. He and his wife settled on Nazareth, restoring a beautiful Arab house in the heart of the old city. For independent travellers, their creation is one of the highlights of a stay in the Galilee.

A light-filled lounge room with arched windows, marble floors and frescoed ceiling looks out over the city while in the traditional downstairs courtyard a cosy cushion area is a great place to swap tales with some fresh mint tea from the balcony herb garden. Maoz is a keen hiker who will happily set you up with maps of the area; his website and blog are a must if you are attempting the Israel Trail.

A spacious kitchen allows guests to prepare their own meals with fresh produce bought at the nearby open air market. Expansion plans are in the works and Inon hopes to have a dining area and three new rooms for up to 12 guests ready within the next year. The ground floor also includes a traditional downstairs courtyard. …” Read the complete article