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Caesarea Travel Guide: 103 reviews and 310 photos

%Caesarea has a really fascinating history and it’s a place where anyone could find something to do to his liking.
You can spend hours walking among the ruins of the ancient city, or enjoy great breakfast at the cafes located on the beach. You can shop in its posh stores that offer mostly judaica, antiques, jewelry, or even paintings of famous Israeli painter Kadishman. If you get tired of food, history and shopping, you can enjoy yourself on the beach of Caesarea or to go diving by the ruins of the old harbor that can only be seen underwater. And in the evening you can attend a concert of most known Israeli artists at the ancient amphitheater of the city built by Herod the Great. And I didn’t even mention yet Caesarea’s gourmet restaurants.
One day is not enough to see it all, but whatever activity you choose it will be a memorable one.

Last visit to Caesarea: Apr 2008
Intro Updated Jun 6, 2008
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Enjoy Caesarea Beach Things to Do (7)

Caesarea has a small but very nice and clean beach. Since it’s a part of the national park the entrance fee to Caesarea... more travel advice

The Ruins of Caesarea Things to Do (7)

This is the fun part of Caesarea. You will find yourself walking through ancient arches, exploring endless mosaics, and... more travel advice

Diving in Caesarea Things to Do (7)

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The Amphitheater Things to Do (7)

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Comments (6)

Nemorino Aug 18, 2009 at 8:32 AM Report Abuse

Fascinating historical tips! I never realized Herod the Great built so much. (He had a sister named Salome who was not the same Salome as in Oscar Wilde's play and Richard Strauss's opera -- I think I've been getting the Herods and Salomes mixed up.)
marsistanbul Aug 2, 2009 at 10:37 AM Report Abuse

Shalom.. one day, hoping to visit yr great country..caesare,akko,tiberias..very nice tips&photos..u've just 6 commandments,but need 4 more:) Peace:)
lynnehamman Apr 6, 2009 at 5:46 PM Report Abuse

Really good historical info Nathalie. I too am very interested in history- the reason I love to travel. The Diving in Caesarea tip is excellent. Thanks
mirianamak Sep 8, 2008 at 6:27 AM Report Abuse

Shalom Nathalie! I like the place . Hope I`ll have enough time during my stay in Israel Sept,/Okto. this year to visit it. Hey, come to WM08 in Jerusalem. Maybe we meet in person! All the best! Mirjana/Miryana/
Urzu Jul 9, 2008 at 10:03 AM Report Abuse

Ok hon, I want to you take me there when I go visit :)!!
RhineRoll Jun 6, 2008 at 1:05 AM Report Abuse

did you visit that restaurant too and tried their clay-oven Focaccia?