Rising in the middle of the Jezreel Valley, Mount Tabor holds profound significance in Christian tradition.

Mount Tabor – The Holy Mountain of Transfiguration

According to both Catholic and Orthodox beliefs, this is the site of one of the most wondrous moments in Jesus' life – the Transfiguration.

Jesus ascended the mountain with three of His disciples, and there His appearance changed: His face shone like the sun, His clothes became dazzling white, and He was seen speaking with Moses and Elijah – representatives of the Law and the Prophets.

This event, described in the Synoptic Gospels (Mark 9, Matthew 17, Luke 9), is considered a divine revelation of great glory and spiritual elevation.

While Catholic tradition emphasizes the sacramental dimension of Mount Tabor – as a foretaste of the Resurrection and the divine nature of Jesus, the Orthodox tradition also views it as a manifestation of divine light – a light invisible to the human eye unless one is illuminated by divine grace.

It is no coincidence that the mountain became a pilgrimage site, crowned by the stunning Church of the Transfiguration, designed by architect Antonio Barluzzi in the early 20th century.

Access to the church is only possible with private vehicles. Buses cannot ascend due to the narrow, winding road (shuttle taxis are available to transport bus passengers).