Pilgerhaus Tabgha –
At the place of the multiplication of loaves and fishes
The enchanting landscape on the north-western shore of the Sea of Galilee invites for walks, retreats and contemplation. The large grounds offer plenty of space for a break to rest body and soul. A separate pilgrims’ path leads through fruit and olive plantations to the Church of the Multiplication with its famous mosaics. Also the Chapel of St. Peter’s Primacy – the place where Jesus is said to have appeared to the disciples after his resurrection and to have dined with them – is within walking distance.
Another path leads to Capernaum, one of the most important places of Jesus' activity in the Galilee. Remains of an old synagogue are found here and a Byzantine church from the 5th century, built on the so-called "House of Peter". It is believed to be one of the first meeting places of the Christians of Capernaum. Archaeologists discovered layers dating back to the 1st century.
Within walking distance also lies the Mount of the Beatitudes, 100 meters above the lake.
Other destinations on the Sea of Galilee
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Magdala – home of Mary Magdalene with a synagogue dating to the 1st century
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Betsaida – birthplace of the apostles Peter, Andrew and Philip
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Kursi – excavations of a church, which commemorates the healing of a possessed person
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Tiberias – the most important city on the Sea of Galilee
Nearby destinations in Galilee
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Nazareth – hometown of Jesus and his family
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Mount Tabor – the church on the mountain commemorates of the transfiguration of Christ
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Cana – at the wedding in Cana Jesus performed his first miracle
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Sepphoris – capital of Galilee at the time of Jesus
Nearby destinations in the Golan
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Banjas – the biblical Caesarea Philippi, where one of the headwaters of the Jordan River rises. In the face of the temples of pagan deities, Peter made his Messiah confession (Mt 16:18).
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Safed – holy city of the Talmud
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Footpaths by the Sea of Galilee – from the Tabgha Pilgrims' House you can quickly reach beautiful hiking trails through Wadi Amud, Wadi Hamam (Pigeon Valley) and to Mount Arbel
Vogelschwarm über dem See Gennesaret | Vogelschwarm über dem See Gennesaret |
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See Gennesaret | Regenbogen bei Tabgha |
See Gennesaret | See Gennesaret |
Galiläa | Brotvermehrungskirche |
Bootsfahrt auf dem See Gennesaret | Kafarnaum, die Stadt Jesu |
Berg der Bergpredigt | Berg der Bergpredigt |
Synagoge in Bar'am | Hochzeitskirche zu Kana |
Verkündigungskirche in Nazaret | Berg Tabor |
Fauna in Galiläa |
Pilgerhaus Tabgha
am See Gennesaret
P.O.B. 444
IL-1495000 Migdal
Telefon: 00972-(0)4-6700-100
Pilgerhaus Tabgha
am See Gennesaret
P.O.B. 444
IL-1495000 Migdal
Telefon: 00972-(0)4-6700-100