Safed: Where Art Meets Mystery in the Holy City

I traveled to Safed (Tzfat) a few days ago and explored one of the most unique and historic cities in Israel. I arrived at the Central Bus Station and began my walk along Jerusalem Street, making my way through the charming streets of the city. Along Arlozorov Street, I unexpectedly discovered the Artists’ Quarter — a beautiful area filled with galleries and creative spaces. One of the highlights of my trip was visiting “The General Exhibition of the Safed Artists’ Colony,” a gallery located inside a former mosque that has been active since 1952. There I met two wonderful Israeli artists who speak Russian – Janna Shulrufer and Marina Pinsky– who kindly showed me around the exhibition. Inside, I explored artworks by contemporary Safed artists as well as older, historic pieces. I also met a local sculptor Johnathan Darmon who shared his impressive sculptures and an artist whose name is Nina Holtzer. From there, I continued into Safed’s Old City, wandering through its narrow alleys full of galleries, ancient stone buildings, and a rich spiritual atmosphere. I visited the ancient synagogue dedicated to Rabbi Yosef Karo, the author of the Shulchan Aruch, and explored more hidden corners of the Old City. Afterwards, I returned to Jerusalem Street near the Safed Municipality, enjoyed the beautiful and historic scenery, and continued walking all the way to the Citadel (Metzuda). At the top of the hill I reached a peaceful park, a memorial monument, and a breathtaking lookout over the mountains of the Galilee — the highest point in Safed. This was my early December tour of Safed — a journey filled with art, history, culture, and stunning mountain views. Music: Musician:Ikson License:https://ikson.com/track/28/walk Janna Shulrufer website: https://www.artmajeur.com/janna-shulr... The General Safed Exhibition: https://share.google/CnefHB87emSQNKWjF Subscribe https://www.instagram.com/sababa_virt... Filmed on 3 of December 2025 0:00 Highlights 2:31 Jerusalem street 9:52 Arlozorov street 14:35 Artists Colony 18:15 General Safed Exhibition 23:19 Old City 35:55 Jerusalem street 41:00 Safed Municipality 43:29 Continuation of Jerusalem Street 49:38 Citadel (Metzuda) 57:42 Hativat Iftah street 58:10 Palmah street 1:00:19 haBanim Park #israel #walkinginisrael #Safed #northernisrael #judaism #artinisrael #artistscolony #views #צפת