Information and Review of the Kursi National Park

At Kursi, on the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee are the remains of a fifth-century Byzantine monastery and church marking the site of the New Testament story of Jesus expelling demons from a possessed man into a herd of swine, which ran off a hill into the Sea of Galilee and drowned. The church floor depicts animals, birds and fruit.

An ancient olive press is on display and a trail leads up the famous hill.

Image credit: Talmor Yair via Wikimedia Commons

FAQ for Kursi National Park (Archaeology and History in Israel):

Wheelchair accessible? Yes,
Is there a parking? Yes,
Is it sutable for children? Yes.
Attraction Type: Archaeology and History, Region: North, Address: Kursi National Park (Find more Archaeology and History in Israel: North)

Kursi 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: Yes
• Attraction type: Archaeology and History
• Parking: Yes
• Suitable for children: Yes

Regions

• North (Haifa and Galil)

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