Welcome to Capernaum! (also known as Capharnaum and Kfar Nahum) 
Capernaum is known as the city of Jesus. It is close to the Sea of Galilee and is the location of many recorded miracles of Jesus: healing the sick, the lame, the demon possessed, and more.
Some would even go so far as to say Jesus’, “Headquarters” were here because He frequently taught in the Capernaum synagogue. 
In the photo above, the ruins of many structures have been discovered just outside the synagogue. I think the most amazing thing to me was seeing the foundation of the 1st Century Synagogue with fourth century synagogue ruins on top of it.(below)
Do you notice the difference in the stones? The rounder, basalt stones would have been used in building the 1st century synagogue. The larger stones were part of the 4th century synagogue.
These synagogue steps were purposely built in varying heights with the idea of forcing a posture of submission as the worshippers ascended the stairs.
The photo below is looking away from the synagogue in the opposite direction. The modern building is actually a church which was built over a 4th century church which was built over the ruins of what was believed to be the Apostle Peter’s house.
This was what we saw when we decided to look under the church building. We were told that it is the remains of an octagonal church building built in the 4th century.
We did not go inside the church while mass was in progress, but I read that there is a glass-floor viewing area in the church building which allows viewers to look down into the 4th century building all the way to the 1st century house of Peter.
A statue of Peter: (My timing was bad. I had to wait at least 15 minutes to get this photo as there were two Asian family groups who wanted group photos and individual photos. Waiting my turn required some extra prayers for patience – especially considering all the silly poses they were making with Peter.
Next stops: Cana and Nazareth