Ruins in Safed, Israel (© Noam Armonn/Corbis)

【June 23 2013】At nearly 3,000 feet above sea level, Safed is the highest city in Israel. Some legends claim the city was founded by one of Noah's sons, after the flood waters receded. In the Middle Ages, it was a fortified city for Crusaders. Today, it attracts tourists who come for the mild mountain climate in summer. Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..