Tiberias and The Galilee

The Sea of Galilee is located about 2 1/2 hours north of Jerusalem and can be reached via the Jordan Valley or through Nazareth. The main city on the Sea of Galilee is Tiberias.

It was here where Jesus walked on water and performed The Miracle of Loaves and Fish . On the Mt. of Beatitudes, he conducted The Sermon of the Mount. Tiberias was built on the ruins of an old Jewish cemetery, and was founded in AD 19 in homage to Emperor Tiberius. Tiberias is best known for its hot springs with medicinal properties at Hammat Tiberias to the south of the town and its fish known as St Peter's fish.

On the northern shores of the lake one can find Capernaum, Christ's own town. Located here is Saint Peter's house in which Jesus lived while his apostle was lodged with his in-laws at Bethsaida. The house is now covered by a church with basalt walls while still showing the first century walls.

Mount of the Beatitudes