Ein Karem - “Spring of the Vineyard” - is a picturesque village hidden among the dales and slopes of the Judean hills. Ein Kerem's stone houses are now mostly inhabited by Israeli artists and sculptors, and there is a wide variety of art galleries in the village. Alongside, there is also a choice of small cafes and restaurants. Travelers will be interested in visiting also the large number of religious sites (Jewish and Christian) in and around Ein Kerem, the reputed birthplace of John the Baptist. Before 1948, the site was a Palestinian village.
