The Seraya (also spelled Saraya) is a historical building in Nazareth, Israel.

It was built around 1740 (or 1730[1] by the autonomous Arab ruler of the Galilee, Zahir al-Umar, during the Ottoman era in Palestine.

[1] The Seraya served other functions, namely that of a governmental headquarters for Nazareth, which was an important town in the area and protected the routes and agricultural lands of the Jezreel Valley.

[3] Later, in the early 20th century, a watchtower, built in the European Renaissance style, was added to the building.

Prior to that it served as the residence of the local governor of Nazareth and its subdistrict.