Mi'ilya

Mi'ilya lies at an elevation of 512 meters, featuring traditional architecture and stone buildings spread across hillside terraces in northern Israel.

The area contains archaeological remains from multiple periods, including a fifth-century mosaic carpet with Greek inscriptions and structures from the Crusader era.

The population of Mi'ilya consists entirely of Melkite Greek Catholics who maintain their religious traditions through local ceremonies and community gatherings.

Highway 89 provides direct access to Mi'ilya, connecting the neighborhood with major cities like Nahariya and Safed for convenient transportation.

The neighborhood preserves a medieval castle, known as Castellum Regis during the Kingdom of Jerusalem period, standing as a testament to its Crusader heritage.

Location: Northern District

Elevation above the sea: 512 m

GPS coordinates: 33.02516,35.25956

Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:24