Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Al-Nabi Yusha'

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 61,536 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Al-Nabi Yusha'

Al-Nabi Yusha', Religious shrine in Safed, Israel

Description

Al-Nabi Yusha' is a religious shrine in Safed consisting of a rectangular building with two domed chambers arranged around a central courtyard. An arched gateway marks the northern entrance, while the mausoleum section stands at the southern end of the complex.

History

The complex was established in the 1700s by the al-Ghul family as a place of worship and pilgrimage. The site remained in use until the surrounding village was abandoned following events in 1948.

Culture

Shi'ite Muslims regard this as a sacred place connected to the biblical Joshua, and the site holds deep religious meaning for pilgrims who traveled here to pray. The veneration reflects how this location has served as a spiritual center within the broader Islamic tradition.

Practical

The ruins are enclosed by barbed wire fencing and scattered fragments of buildings and stone elements cover the ground throughout the site. Visitors should approach carefully and respect the boundaries, as the site remains in a delicate state.

Did you know?

Local residents organized annual pilgrimages to this shrine on the 15th day of Sha'aban during the British Mandate period. These journeys reveal how the site maintained strong spiritual appeal across many decades.

GPS coordinates
33.11283,35.55609
Latest update
December 10, 2025 15:55

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Israel).

« Al-Nabi Yusha' - Religious shrine in Safed, Israel » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.