Caesarea Travel Guide

 MariusG Says:  This is the beautiful "Bird Mosaic" floor; its size is 14.5m x 16m and it is located on a hilltop, some 500 m outside the city wall of Byzantine Caesarea. The "Bird Mosaic" is believed to be the remains of a villa from the Byzantine period (the second half of the 6th... 

 gubbi1 Says:  At the beach north of the Caesarea National Park you will find the remains of the Aqueduct bringing water to the city. This was necessary as there were no other sources available here. So water had to be transported over kilometers from far away into town. If you have time... 

 gubbi1 Says:  The harbour had a 400 meter long outer quay, an inner quay and an area where the boats could set the anchor. It was built during the rule of Herod and made Caesarea an important town. Nowadays not much is seen above the surface, but for divers it is possible to visit the... 

 gubbi1 Says:  There are ruins of a temple platform from Herods time on which a temple dedicated to Roma and Augustus was built. In later periodes other religious buildings were erected here, a mosque and a cathedral. 

 gubbi1 Says:  Close to the Promontory Palace you will find a lime stone block set up which carries an inscription telling the name of Pontius Pilatus, the man who send Jesus to the crucifixion. According to a documentory (and stated on wikipedia) this is the first physical evidence found... 

 gubbi1 Says:  The Promontory Palace is located directly at the sea in the west of the theater. It originates from the Roman and Byzantine Periode. You can see a pool in the remains which, according to scientists, was used as the cities fish market for a while. 

 gubbi1 Says:  The Amphitheater is a huge and long structure between the harbour and the theater. A long row of seats can be seen along the impressive arena floor which extends over 250 meters in length and 50 meters in width. About 10.000 people could attend events here. Walking along... 

 gubbi1 Says:  The theater in Caesarea is in a very good shape, as the seats seem to be restored. It is pretty large and the most ancient in Israel. 4000 spectators could find place in it. According to the flyer, which is handed out at the entrance, the theater was converted into a castle... 

 iblatt Says:  Caesarea's ancient amphitheater is an impressive semi-circular structure built by King Herod.Its location is superb, near the coast, with a view of the Mediterranean from the balconies.The ampitheater was reconstructed so that it is fully functional now. It's a unique... 

 iblatt Says:  You can get an idea of the splendor and elegance of ancient Caesarea when you visit the baths. This public building was constructed in the Byzantine period, with mosaics, marble floors and marble pillars. Before and after the bath, bathers used to exercise in the paleastra;... 

 iblatt Says:  More than 250 meters in length, the U-shaped hippodrome is one of the most impressive remains of Roman Caesarea.It was built in Herod's days, and could seat 10,000 spectators, who came to watch the horse and chariot races, gladiator fights, athletics, hunting games and other... 

 iblatt Says:  Near the Southern end of the Roman city, on a small promontory jutting into the sea, there are the ruins of the upper and lower palace. Not much has remained of the upper palace: a few marble and mosaic floors, the bases of a few columns, some steps... Still less has... 

 rachelior Says:  Golf Bistro ( right at the entrance to the golf club) in the middle of Caesarea.great food,lunch deals & amazing desserts too ! very french but lite !don't miss the breakfast,they bake their own bread,freas salad & goat cheese. sit on the porch... amazing way to start your... 

 Vabate Says:  This is an easy and delightful day trip from Jerusalem Central Bus Station. Bus Number 947 leaving at 8:30am arrives at 10:30am for 66 NIS return trip. Get off at Or Akiva at Highway 2, walk back to cross the tunnel under the highway. Follow the signs to Caesarea - walk... 

 Martin_S. Says:  Here at Dor Haboniem beach I enjoy wading the shallows and looking for shells almost as much as I enjoy swimming. Most shells are partially destroyed by the time they make it to the shore for you to find, but occassionally you do find the perfect one. The next three photos...