Tiberias ' open-air art museum, a unique blend of art, history, and nature, is nestled between the Shirat HaYam Hotel and the Scottish House—once Galilee’s oldest hospital until 1953. This remarkable cultural project, brought to life through collaboration between the city’s cultural department, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Tiberias Development Authority, offers a vibrant fusion that is sure to intrigue and inspire.
The garden features works by numerous acclaimed sculptors, including pieces by the globally celebrated artist and designer Ilana Goor. This inspiring space invites visitors to wander among sculptures that resonate with the region's rich past and celebrate the vibrant creativity of the present. It’s a haven where art enhances the natural beauty of Tiberias, creating a serene yet thought-provoking experience for all who visit.
A stroll along the Tiberias promenade, a mere hour-long, is a journey through time. It's a place where the lives of Prague and Vitebsk rabbis intersect with the legacies of Israeli generals and politicians. Here, the figures of Roman rulers, Jewish sages, medieval knights, and Muslim merchants, a diverse ensemble of history, come to life.
Initially, it may appear as a modest waterfront in a small lakeside town. However, it harbours numerous unexpected twists of history, stories that are now known to only a few, offering a surprising peek into the layered past of this remarkable city.
