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Israeli settlement in the Golan Heights
Photo: Hagit Baldar, Attribution via Wikimedia Commons
Katzrin (Hebrew: קצרין) or Qatzrin is the largest Jewish town in the Golan Heights, with a population of approximately 7,300 (2019).
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Ruins of a Jewish village from the Talmudic period (4th-6th centuries). Highlights include an ancient synagogue, reconstructed houses with household goods and tools characteristic of the era, and (in peak periods) demonstrations of agricultural procedures.
An olive oil factory which has a tour explaining the oil manufacturing process, and offering samples of olive oil for both eating and cosmetics.
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A steak house popular with the locals in Qatzrin.
Take a guided tour of the winery facilities for a fascinating insight into how the wines pressed here are produced from start to finish. Visitors can also partake in a wine tasting and purchase alcohol and other souvenirs from the gift shop.
Located in "Kesem Hagolan", the Golan Visitors Center, close to the Golan Heights Winery. Established in 2006, brewing German Style Beer by a German brewmaster. They offer 4 to 5 types of beer, including a genuine Bavarian "Weizen". Open every day. Also: http://brewhouse.rest.co.il/.
Outdoor-oriented, cozy and clean home-style hostel.
By bus
From Tiberias: Lines 52 and 57. From Haifa: Line 503. From Beit She'an: Lines 843 and 966. From Tel Aviv: Line 843. From Jerusalem and the Samaria region: Line 966.
Katzrin is not particularly big, but to get from the town proper to the industrial zone is a half hour walk. There are infrequent buses you can take between the two.
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