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Ancient Levantine city
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Caesarea (Hebrew: Qeysarya, קיסריה) is a national park on the Mediterranean coast of Israel, in the northern part of the Sharon region. The park encompasses a vast archaeological site that showcases the remains of the Roman Imperial city of Caesarea Maritima. Herod, the king of Judea, reconstructed and developed the city from 13-25 BC, making it a hub of commerce, culture, and government. He named the city in honor of Augustus Caesar. The site is 50 km north of Tel Aviv and several kilometers north of Hadera.
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Ancient Caesarea Maritima is one of the archaeological treasures of Israel and the Mediterranean. This giant city and port was created 2000 years ago by Herod the Great in honour of the Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar. Much of the Roman city remains, including an aqueduct, theatre, and acres of excavated houses, mosaics and palaces. In the 12th century CE, Caesarea was recreated as a massive Crusader fortress, whose moat, balustrades and towers still stand. The ancient and medieval city are preserved within the Caesarea National Park, and the Roman aqueduct can be seen for free on the beach a few kilometers north of the National Park.
Hike along or on top of what is left over of this impressive structure.
Two art museums: one focused on Spanish/Latin American art, and one focused on early modern pieces with Biblical themes.
A little-known but beautiful archaeological site. The site of a Byzantine palace, there are complex mosaics here with pictures of birds and other wildlife as well as geometric forms. The site can be freely visited with no admission fee.
The annual festival at the beginning of June offers impressive jazz music in a breathtaking & tranquil surrounding.
The only golf course in Israel.
A quiet but decent little hostel close to one of the best beaches in the country. Run by a nice and by the local media praised couple. Member of ILH.
Has a swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness room, sauna, squash, mini golf, playground, etc.
A luxury hotel in a country-estate setting by the sea.
By car
Caesarea National Park is on the coastal road, near the city of Caesarea and Kibbutz Sdot Yam and west of Or Akiva.
By bus
The simplest and fastest way is to take an intercity bus to Or Akiva interchange on the Route 2 motorway. From Tel Aviv (or intermediate points), take bus 910, running about hourly.
The main ruins form a single national park which is easy to walk around (though lacking in shade, so bring a hat).
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