The Greek Orthodox Church began to develop this place in 1860. There were ancient catacombs inhabited once by Byzantine monks. These caves were recognized as the ancient dwellings of Nazareth during the time of the Virgin Mary and Joseph, and a church dedicated to St. George the Victorious was built here.
We decided to go to Nazareth for Christmas. But very quickly, we realized that it is possible and necessary to come to Nazareth without any particular reason. It is a very self-sufficient, authentic, traditional, and modern city with a good spirit, smiling people, and delicious food. We took a walk from Maria’s well through the streets of the old town to the colorful bazaar, the white mosque, the synagogue church, the Church of the Annunciation and the Church of the House of Joseph, the Museum of cave-dwelled Nazareth, Fahome Coffee Shop, Alreda Restaurant, and Tishreen Restaurant. It was a wonderful trip!