Nazareth ~ Israel

Nazareth is rich in history and known as “the Arab capital of Israel”.  Arab citizens living in Nazareth are a mix of Muslim and Christian faiths. Nazareth became a part of Israel in 1958.  Originally this city was an Arab state.  Palestinians fleeing from parts of their country came to Nazareth for refuge before the Arab-Israeli War.  Middle eastern influences in stores, restaurants and markets were all around. We stayed at Fauzi Azar Hostel. This was originally a home built in 1830, now named afterRead more