Deir Al-Mukhraqa Carmelite Monastery

Amazing experience.

Great place to visit, the overlook is breathtaking. Its a place for praying, meditation and a place where you can take lots of great pictures .

Great view!

There's a simple, small church, interesting cactus garden, and amazing view over the valley. Less than an hour is needed. Definitely worth a stop.

Go for the view

We visited this part of a small tour group and it is clear that this is a stop off point for tour groups in the region. The main reason you would visit are for the views as it is high up in the mounta...

Lovely spot if you can get in

Having lived in the Holy Land for many years, I have visited this monastery several times. However, they now have limited locals from going inside the monastery without a prior reservation. I canno...

Lovely Monastery & Grounds Offering Unexpected, Expansive Views From Summit

The statue of Elijah the Prophet prevails in victory over the setting at Muhraqa (the place of burning), where before the Israelites, the 450 Prophets of Baal could not receive any response from their...