High mountain Safed or Safed (Tzfat, Safed) - a city of Kabbalists and mystics, which is of great interest not only to pilgrims from different countries, but also to tourists . Safed is located at the very top of the mountain, at an altitude of about 900 meters above sea level, in Upper Galilee . A rich historical, mostly religious, heritage, Quarter of artists and stunning landscapes make up the main value of the city . Here you can simultaneously see both the Sea of Galilee and the Mediterranean Sea . The mild climate provides warm summers and cold snowy winter . Next Remember that the intricate labyrinths of cobblestone streets are the residence of many orthodox Jews, and therefore the presence of closed hands and feet when visiting local shrines is always . Also one must be careful when photographing . Safed is one of the four sacred cities for Israelis , along with Jerusalem, Tiberias and Hebron .
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How to get there
It is most convenient and cheaper to get to Zefat by bus. This can be done from many large Israeli cities. In particular, from Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem and Tiberias.
Haifa travel time by bus number 361 will be about two hours. The fare is 36 shekels. From Tiberias it is necessary to go with one change, and from Tel Aviv there is only one bus № 846 per day, in the evening. Travel time is three and a half hours. The fare is 45 shekels. From the Central Station in Jerusalem, bus number 982 will take to Zefat in three and a half hours. Buses run regularly. The fare is 40 shekels
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Climate
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sen | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| In the afternoon | + 8 | + 9 | + 11 | + 18 | + 23 | + 27 | + 29 | + 30 | + 27 | + 26 | + 20 | + 12 |
| @ at night | + 4 | + 3 | + 4 | + 8 | + 13 | + 15 | + 17 | + 18 | + 16 | +15 | + 12 | + 6 |
History and culture
Apparently, the name of the city originated from the verb "observe", so in translation from Hebrew "tzfat" means "observation point" . @ Such he was for a long time, serving in the era of the Second Temple, built on the site of the destroyed Temple of Solomo on the border fortress, mention of which is in the famous ancient text of Josephus Flavius "The Jewish War" . During the Crusades the city is captured by the Crusaders, and Safed becomes in the 11th century a strategically important point on the territory of the Kingdom of Jerusalem . In addition to the Crusaders, the fortress was in the hands of Muslims .The local population, in spite of the constant fighting, grew steadily, and in the end, thanks to the efforts, the city has become an important trading center . After the expulsion of the Jews from Spain and Portugal in the 16th century Safed Sephardic chosen . It was at this time, you can to talk about the formation of the idea of the city as the main center of the study of Kabbalah . in the 18th century to the Sephardim joined Hasidim from Central Europe .
In addition to a reputation for Safed religious center in the 20th century and it became a stronghold of culture. In 1930, there is formed a community of artists who today belong to many art galleries.
Safed Attractions How to navigate in the city of Safed
The central part, which is the heart of the old quarters, small enough not to be used for public transport . It is located on a hill . In the eastern part there is a bus stop, in the west, exactly on the contrary, is Jerusalem (Jerusalem), where there is a tour desk and several restaurants . Here you can find the oldest e construction . Quarter Quarter synagogues and artists are required to attend, however, enter into any synagogue for someone who does not share the religious beliefs of the local population, it may be difficult .
Shopping Stores First of all, it is worth to visit the famous Quarter of Artists, where the studio studios present the author's works of art, which can be purchased in memory of this wonderful city. Also in the territory of Safed is a plant for the production of wax candles and dairies, where different high-quality cheeses are made. Both are local attractions. Before buying a local cheese production, you can try it in the same place in the dairy.
Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing
The main attraction of Safed is the synagogue . There are a lot of them, and each of them is the owner of a history-covered history . known - Ari Ashkenazi synagogue, built in the 16th century Sephardic . it is believed that this place came to pray Rabbi Yitzhak Luria, who created one of the trends in Kabbalah, on the eve of Shabbat . second synagogue - synagogue Rabbi Yosef Karo, built in 16th century as House of Torah study . According to legend, at this sacred place is a basement in which the angel-mentor passed on the secrets of the Kabbalah Rabbi .
ruins remaining from the Crusades of the fortress dates back to the 12th century Safed. Originally there was a solitary tower, which was well fortified. The fortress served faithfully and truthfully to the Knights Templar. From the hill there is a beautiful view of the city. Also worth seeing is the famous Quarter of Artists. Photo of Safed (8)