Ein Karem is one of Mark’s favorite places where he likes to walk.

Ein Kerem is a charming hillside village famous for its centuries-old holy sites.

There is a monastery of St. John the Baptist with a cave where, according to the legend, this saint was born, and Mary’s Spring, from which, according to believers, the Virgin Mary herself drank.

Galleries and shops in the narrow streets of the village offer hand-painted tiles and jewelry; there are also many unusual cafes and stylish Mediterranean restaurants.