Zippori National Park is a gem that Israelis frequent. However, it is often overlooked by tourists, including those who visit nearby Nazareth.
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Many vistiors to Nazareth are not aware that only four miles away lies the ancient city of Zippori (pronounced Tsippori in Hebrew). This was the administrative and intellectual capital of Galilee, known as the "city of peace".
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The Israel Nature and National Parks Protection Authority offers a special tourist pass called the Green Card, which is valid for two weeks.
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One of the things you should make a note to see at Zippori is located about a kilometer from the main site. It is an ancient water reservoir, from the Roman and Byzantine periods and is currently easy to miss.
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Dr. James F. Strange, Professor, Department of Religious Studies, University of Southern Florida, leads one of three teams excavating at Zippori.
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