44. Jesus returns to Nazareth
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Site information: Nazareth
The Holy City of Nazareth is the childhood home of Jesus, as described in the New Testament. A center of Christian faith and pilgrimage.
A view of the old city, taken from Mount Precipice, is shown in the above photo. In the center, with a black tower, is the
Church of the Annunciation. This church in Nazareth is one of the Holiest Christian sites. It stands in the site that was believed to be the house of Virgin Mary, where she was announced that she will give birth to Jesus.
For more info and an overview of Nazareth and its Biblical sites, click
here.
Biblical References:
Mk 6:1: "And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him".