This is the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. It is here where it is believed that Mary learned that she was to give birth to a child to be named Jesus. We also saw the Church dedicated to St. Joseph. We saw elaborate layerings of over 50 underground homes where Mary was taken to Jesus who then cared for her. There have been many layers of churches erected over these original dwellings. You can see the beauty of the current Basilica of the Annunciation. All of these historical sites are all within about 130 miles of each other with Galilee and Nazareth located to the north. 

We then traveled on to the north of the Sea of Galilee and enjoyed a delightful meal at the Auberge Shulamit Restaurant-:)!! 

Here is a glimpse of the underground layering of homes….