The capital of the Galilee
Karmiel, or Carmiel, is a city in the Lower Galilee region of northern Israel.
Founded in 1964, it is lacking in historic sites, and generally not of interest to tourists. Some people use it as a starting point for hikes in the surrounding hills.
Karmiel's population is 45,000. It has absorbed many waves of immigration, and about 30% of the residents are immigrants from the former USSR.
The city is located 250 meters above sea level and surrounded by scenic hills.
Understand
editGet in
editBy rail
edit- 1 Karmiel railway station. As this station (opened 2017) is the end of the line coming from the West for the time being, it serves as a convenient starting off point for hikes into the region.
By bus
editThere are bus routes to and from Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem. They begin or end at the train station, and often have additional stops within Karmiel.
Get around
editThere is a system of internal bus routes.
See
edit- Synagogue on Eshkolot St - lined with Jerusalem stone, and its windows are stained glass with colored patterns.
- In Ramat Rabin area, there are unusual looking high rise buildings, recalling La Defense district in the Paris region.
- A fountain at the intersection of KKL and HaIrisim streets
- 1 Ramat Rabin park. Includes ancient ruins
Do
edit- 1 Park HaGalil.
- 2 Park HaMishpacha. Has mini-golf, bowling, a bush maze, large-sized chess, and more. Free for Karmiel residents, 20sh for others.
Events
edit- 3 Karmiel Dance Festival. Three days long, every July.
Buy
editEat
editDrink
editSleep
editLearn
edit- 1 ORT Braude College of Engineering.