Qatzrin (Hebrew: קצרין) is the largest town in the Golan Heights, with a population of approximately 7,000.
Understand
Qatzrin was established in 1977 as part of an Israeli program of cementing the Jewish presence in the Golan Heights, considered essential to Israel's ongoing security and territorial integrity.
Get in
Get around
See
- Golan Archaeological Museum.
- Katzrin ancient village
Do
Talmudic Meditation A few ancient houses in Qatzrin have been reconstructed from their remains by archaeologists. These houses look as they would have in the 1st century, complete with replicas of household tools and items. The synagogue is also partially reconstructed from its ruins. Important Talmudic readings have been placed in these reconstructed places to allow for a meditative experience for a pilgrim, tourist, or student in an area that looks and feels like an ancient Jewish village.
Buy
Eat
Drink
- Golan Heights Winery. 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.
Sleep
Go next
As the primary tourist center in the Golan Heights, Qatzrin forms an ideal base for exploring nearby sites of interest, such as Gamla.