the large green cactus with large dry thorns grows in the garden of the deir al-mukhraqa carmelite monastery in northern israel

almukhraqa amazing ancient architecture art beautiful building cactus carmel carmelite catholic christian church convent country culture deir dry elijah exterior facade faith famous garden green grows heritage history holy icon israel jesus land landmark large medieval monastery monument mountain muhraka mukhraqa northern old outdoor park place pointer religion religious rock signpost stone thorns tourism travel view wonderful worship