Mount Tabor, located in the lower Galilee in the eastern part of the Jezreel valley, had great strategic significance in earlier times. The mountain is mentioned several times in the Old and New Testaments. Christians believe that the miracle of the Transfiguration of Christ took place on this mountain. It is also believed to be the site of the battle between Barak and the army of Yavin mentioned in the Old Testament (Judges 4-5). Today a Franciscan church stands on the mountain. Built in 1924, this Roman Catholic church was designed by Franciscan architect Antonio Barluzzi. There is also a modest Greek Orthodox church at the site but it is rarely open to the public. For film crews, you can get an excellent shot of the Jezreel valley from this location because of its high altitude. If need to film in Megiddo, we recommend you film both location on the same day because they are close to one another.