Information and Review of the Bet Shearim National Park

Bet Shearim, near Tivon southeast of Haifa, was once the headquarters of the Sanhedrin and became a world-renowned cemetery after Rabbi Judah Hanasi, compiler of the Mishnah, was interred here.

Excavations have unearthed 20 catacombs with over 200 stone coffins bearing fascinating inscriptions and designs, some newly reopened after conservation. Visitors can also see the remains of a synagogue and an olive press.

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FAQ for Bet Shearim National Park (Archaeology and History;National Sites in Israel):

Wheelchair accessible? Unknown,
Is there a parking? Yes,
Is it sutable for children? Yes.
Attraction Type: Archaeology and History, National Sites, Region: North, Address: Bet She’arim National Park (Find more Archaeology and History;National Sites in Israel: North)

Bet Shearim National Park Opening hours:

Summer: Sunday: 08:00 – 17:00, Monday: 08:00 – 17:00, Tuesday: 08:00 – 17:00, Wednesday: 08:00 – 17:00, Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00, Friday: 08:00 – 16:00, Saturday: 08:00 – 17:00, Holiday eve: 08:00 – 16:00
Winter: Sunday: 08:00 – 16:00, Monday: 08:00 – 16:00, Tuesday: 08:00 – 16:00, Wednesday: 08:00 – 16:00, Thursday: 08:00 – 16:00, Friday: 08:00 – 15:00, Saturday: 08:00 – 16:00, Holiday eve: 08:00 – 15:00
Yom Kippur evening: 08:00 – 13:00, Yom Kippur: Closed

Features

• Accessibility: Unknown
• Attraction type: Archaeology and History;National Sites
• Parking: Yes
• Suitable for children: Yes

Regions

• North (Haifa and Galil)

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