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The Port City Caesarea

The Ancient Port City Of Caesarea
After conquering Israel at 31BC, the Roman Caesar Augustus handed over to Herods the entire colony of Israelof that time. Herod named the capital Caesreaafter the Caesar Augustus. He built up the city between 22-10 BC. Herod established the main port which exists until today, an amusement park, public bath houses and temples. Today this area is very well preserved and is actually one of the most beautiful national archaeological parks in Israel.

Visiting today you will find the remains of the Roman Empire which dominated the land at the times BC, combined with lovely coffee shops and restaurantsoverlooking the sea. Moreover many art galleries and tourist attraction such as the archaeological diving park and Time Trek can be found.

The ancient port city of Caesarea is with out a doubt a destination worth exploring.
 

The Port City Caesarea

  • Restaurants In The Port

    Port Cafe- The Port Cafe Restaurant is situated in one of Israel most beautiful location the ancient port in Caesarea.The restaurant overlooks the amazing scenery of the port. The Port Cafe offers a rich Mediterranean  menu, when in the morning you may enjoy its fabulous breakfasts.MORE DETAILS        

     

    Helena- The Helena restaurant is situated in one of the most beautiful and preserved sites in Israel, the ancient port of Caesarea. The majestic complex and extraordinary view make a unique atmosphere and all this before you've even taken a glimpse of the menu. The master minds behind Helena are the talented chef Amos Sion and partner Amos Yirmias.  MORE DETAILS 

     

    Pondak Hatsalbanim -Pondak Hatsalbanim (crusaders) Restaurant is a wonderful seafood restaurant located in one of Israel's most unique spots the port in Caesarea.The restaurant offers a rich menu of seafood dishes with a Mediterranean twist. The beautiful location of the restaurant makes every meal for an unforgettable experience . MORE DETAILS

     

    Fortress-The Fortress Restaurant is located on the highest point at Caesaria's ancient port and the view from its balcony can not be described in words. The restaurant combines a rich sushi menu with other Asian twists. The majestic experience with delicious food makes for a tremendous dining atmosphere at a very special venue. Highly recommended, Enjoy. MORE DETAILS

     

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  • Caesarea National Park-Caesarea

    Showcase port city by  Israel Nature and Parks Authoirity 

    Settlement at what became Caesarea, on Israel’s central Mediterranean coast began in the third century BCE during the Hellenistic period as a small Phoenician port city called Straton’s Tower. In 90 BCE, the Hasmonean King Alexander Jannaeus conquered the city to expand the borders of his kingdom and develop its shipping industry. The population of Straton’s Tower remained Jewish until the Romans conquest in 63 BCE, when the granted the city its freedom. King Herod the Great transformed the city beginning in 22 BCE with the construction of its sophisticated port, warehouses, markets, great streets, bathhouses, temples and magnificent public buildings, naming it Caesarea.

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  • Time Trek

    Time Trek is an exciting and thrilling cinematic experience, that will take you for a majestic voyage through Caesarea's History. You will be exposed to different cultures that dominated this tremendous city. From the era of Herod and the Romans, through the Bizantic, Arabic, the crusaders eras until the beginning of the Zionistic movement of the Jews settling down around this area.

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  • Underwater Archeological Park-Caesarea

    The first Underwater Archaeological Park in Israel and around the world. The park was built by the Caesarea development company. The underwater park reveals to its divers Herod's ancient building techniques of his renowned port the rehabilitation efforts made after it sunk and the various shipwrecks which are found around this area. The entire area of the the sunken port's remains is approx. 50 acres, including pools, wave breakers, loading grounds, storage places, the old ports promenade and even its lighthouse. At the bottom of the port all the shipwrecks are found and even one of the “maapilim” shipwrecks is buried at the bottom of the sea here. The dive at the park is conducted by professional instructors who make this a unique and unforgettable diving adventure.
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  • Art Galleries In The Port

    Caesarea's ancient port host world renowned art galleries. Below is a short description of the top galleries that can be found around the port.

    Antique Gallery owned by Nisim Abo, has been around for the last 25 years, exhibits glass art work over 2000 years old, and attracts art collectors from all over the world. Tel: 046362950 Gallery 6

    has a wide collection of fine Hamsas and artistic T-shirts, posters and prints on canvas.  Tel: 046100562 Art Nova Gallery A lovely family gallery which was established in 1982, they create 'soft paintings' a unique technique created by local artists. Tel: 046263337

    Roman Glass Jewellery is a new gallery opened in Caesrea's fabulous port offering a variety of over 200 original Roman design in pure silver. Every piece of jewellery consists of a fragment of ancient Roman glass found in the archaeological sites. 

    Denon Jewellery Gallery owned by Veronica Blonder offers fashionable jewellery coated in gold and silver, they appear classy and elegant for a fair price (80-300 NIS) This gallery is the main store offering Denon Jewellery in Israel.

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  • The Old Port Beach

    This Beach is without a doubt one of the most beautiful beaches in Israel. It is situated by the old port and the combination with the reefs it creates calm, clean and clear blue water just like the Caribbean beaches. The beach is very well looked after for it is inside the national reserve. 
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