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We would like to recommend two stunning places in Nazareth - different but also similar. Different - because one is a luxury hotel and the other is a hostel. Similar - because both have a great combination of Arab and Western motifs that make them fascinating. Legacy Hotel is a beautiful hotel in the city center - a beautiful combination of Arab and Western motifs, antiques, and new designs. Parts of the hotel overlook the Church of the Annunciation. The lobby is luxurious and spacious. The rooms are new, cozy, and spacious. We also took a chef's meal in the hotel restaurant. Avraham Hostel - Fawzi Ezer House - Located between the market alleys, a fabulous Arabian mansion with a central courtyard that takes you into another world. Some rooms have a shower and toilet, others - the shower and toilet outside, and the prices are very reasonable. They also offer lots of tours. You should check out their website Enjoy🤗

Nazareth is confusing because of the enormous variety of bakeries, cafes, and restaurants. So let us recommend some selected places: When you arrive in Nazareth, one of the first places worth visiting is the Al-Mashhadwi Bakery. A small bakery that makes delicious pastries. Their most famous pastry is an oven-baked pita with cooked chicory with onions. Just great. Another excellent pastry is the pita in the oven with spinach and cheese. It's hot, fresh, a real treat. In the small restaurant, Abu Razi - The King of Fish – you will find a platter of fried fish with some salads at great prices. Luna restaurant serves great Arab food. Pay attention to the dessert that is offered specifically for children - a pastry with Nutella. Greatttttttt. We hardly left something for the girls ... 😂 Kataif at Abu Ashraf - near the White Mosque – pancake-like daw stuffed with cheese or ground nuts, fried and dipped in rose sugar water. Amazing. He does not like people taking pictures in his restaurant, so watch out. His restaurant is unique in design because it is packed with housewares that Abu Ashraf has been collecting for 40 years. The Legacy Hotel has an excellent restaurant titled Ud. We ate there a chef's meal which was amazing. The restaurant is spacious and pleasant. Like the whole hotel, it is decorated with a combination of Arab and Western symbols, and it is charming. The service is great and near the restaurant, there is a stunning bar. Enjoy🤗

A tour of Nazareth’s market is always fascinating. Due to COVID-19 and the lack of tourists, unfortunately, many shops are closed. But the unique atmosphere is maintained in the small shops and cafes that are open. There are many beautiful colorful corners, shops that sell jewelry, housewares, vegetables, pickles, ground coffee, and more. If you fancy shopping in the mall - you have a big mall (named Big…) at the entrance to Nazareth. Enjoy🤗

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a vast building that tells the story of the country music genre's evolution and establishment. Country music became one of the most popular musical styles globally, and the museum tries to draw its main milestones and musicians. The displays are full of Country stars' artifacts like guitars, clothes from famous pictures or video clips, and even cars. Short films are screened throughout the museum, and lots of country music is playing in the background. There are also temporary exhibitions. We were lucky to watch the unique temporary display about Loretta Linn and her fabulous story. Visiting the museum is very recommended for music lovers.

Johnny Cash Museum is small but moving. I love Johnny Cash, and when Liat told me we are going to Nashville, I was thrilled. I remember watching the biographical film about him, Walk the Line (2005), at the cinema. So when I came home, the next thing I did was compose country music for the lyrics of Hayim Nachman Bialik – The Jewish National Poet. The song is called "Eineiha" [Her Eyes], and it was recorded in my band's first album in 2010: The museum displays lots of items of Johnny Cash and tells the incredible story of an artist that never stopped recreating himself until his last day. At the end of the exhibition, they screened the heart-breaking video clip of "Hurt." I left the museum with tears.

The Honky-Tonk district is an unbelievable cluster of clubs and bars. All play live music in different genres (mostly Country, of course, but Rock also). Getting in and out of those clubs must be an essential part of Nashville's experience. Honky-Tonk is actually one of those bars that plays country music. The district hosts several breweries and the Jack Daniels distillery.

Centennial Park is an urban park in the center of Nashville. In the middle of the park, an accurate replica of the Parthenon of Athens was built in 1897. God knows why. Today it serves as an art museum. We came to the park in the afternoon, so we missed the opening hours. But it is an impressive building from the outside too. The park hosts some statues and monuments, like the statue of the City's founder and the Women Suffering monument (tell the story of those who fought for women's right to vote – and won). An old locomotive used to lead trains from Tennessee to St. Louis stands as a memory in his corner. A lake with ducks and beautiful blossoms complements the pleasant atmosphere and makes it ideal for an enjoyable afternoon stroll. Free Entry

In a quiet and respectful cemetery, 40-min drive from Nashville, lies this music legend – Johnny Cash, next to his wife and partner June Carter. I went there to show Johnny my new guitar and to play some of Johnny's songs. Free Entry

Tennessee State Museum is a sizeable 3-floors museum that tells both the distant and near history of Tennessee and the region. From the history of the ancient Indians, through the tale of the new settlers, cultures from different times, politics, civil war, and the bloody role of Tennessee in it, slavery, and the rise of the big cities of Tennessee since the late-19th century. In the lobby, there is a custom Gibson electric guitar called "Old Hickory Les Paul" because of its unique story: In 1998, a tornado damages trees at the Hermitage – Andrew Jackson's home (the 7th president of the United States). Gibson used 275-years old tulip poplar wood from those damaged trees to create a limited edition of 200 pieces. And only three of those had a unique banner, highlighting memorable moments of Jackson's life. This is a very recommended museum. Unfortunately, I had only two hours to explore it. But I'm sure I could have been there for at least one hour more. There are also games and activities for kids. Free Entry

The main word to describe this not-so-big museum is eclectic. The museum claims to put the musicians that usually stand behind the singers in the front. Excellent idea. We often remember a song because of a guitar riff or a dazzling musical line, but most people don't know who the men and women behind it are. So they got a good idea, but its implementation isn't successful at all. The museum is lacking soul. The large displays square with many items, musical instruments, pics, and videos of various musicians. No one can understand why they picked one musician over the other or why they choose to focus on a specific musical genre instead of others. So that despite the giant American-style displays – it looks like they missed the point. I felt emptiness. The main building leads to another exhibit hall of the Grammy, with interactive displays that teach the visitors how music is created: the experience of live music, singing, songwriting, composing music, music editing, and production. As a musician, I found it a little boring. Still, I think that people who have never been to a music studio may find it enjoyable.

Small security check, and you're inside, just next to the governor's office and the secretary of treasure. A short round at this beautiful building allows seeing the General Assembly Hall and the Senate Hall. Statues and portraits of generals and politicians are scattered over the building. Lovely visit. Not essential, but if you have a few extra minutes, it's a nice place to spend them. Free Entry

This fantastic hotel lies under a vast artificial dome with weather control, housing gardens with thousands of species, lakes, bridges, pools, fountains (including a musical fountain), dozens of shops, and lovely sitting places. It's a perfect place for a romantic evening break. There is free parking next to the hotel, near the Grand Ole Opry, the IMAX, and the huge mall. Free Entry