Safed

Local nameצפת
LocationIsrael

Safed is a city in the Northern District of Israel. Located at an elevation of up to 937 metres, Safed is the highest city in the Galilee and in Israel.Safed has been identified with Sepph, a fortified town in the Upper Galilee mentioned in the writings of the Roman Jewish historian Josephus. The Jerusalem Talmud mentions Safed as one of five elevated spots where fires were lit to announce the New Moon and festivals during the Second Temple period. Safed attained local prominence under the Crusaders, who built a large fortress there in 1168.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safed

Official Website https://www.zefat.muni.il/

Coordinates 32°57'52.668" N 35°30'8.824" E

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