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| Ashdod | ||
| district | South district | |
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| Residents | 220.174 (2015) | |
| height | 24 m | |
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Ashdod (Hebrew: אשדוד, English: Ashdod arabic:إسدود, DMG Isdūd) is a israeli Port city on the Southern coastal plain, it lies between Tel Aviv and Ashkelon. With around 240,000 inhabitants, Ashdod is one of the largest cities in the country.
background
Ashdod has a long history and was founded around 1000 BC. inhabited by the Philistines. The city belonged to Pentapolis the Philistine. It is said that the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant from the Israelites and brought it to Ashdod before they were forced to return it. Today, however, only a few traces of the ancient city have survived.
Modern Ashdod was not founded until after World War II and has grown rapidly in recent decades, primarily due to Jewish immigrants from the Soviet Union, Morocco and several other countries.
getting there
By plane
The Ben Gurion Airport
(IATA: TLV) is approx. 50 km away
By train
- 1 Ashdod Ad Halom Railway Station. The train station is on the route between Tel Aviv-Jaffa and Ashkelon.
By bus
- 2 City Mall - Central Bus Station, Menachem Begin Blvd 1, Ashdod. There are bus connections to Tel Aviv-Jaffa, to Jerusalem and Beer Sheva.
In the street
By boat
- The 3 port of Ashdod is on the northern edge of the city. There are ferry connections to Limassol and after Salerno. Cruise ship passengers must take a shuttle from the ship to the city. An immigration control takes place when leaving the port area.
- The marina 4 Blue Marina or Ashdod Marina is not far from the city center on the beach and has more than 500 berths.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Chastel Béroard (אשדוד ים, Horbat Ashdod Yam).
Ruins of a crusader castle from the 12th century AD. Originally built in the 7th century. Here was the port of the ancient city. - 2 Giv'at Yona Garden. Named after the prophet Jonas, who is said to be born here. At approx. 150 m the highest point in the city.
- 3 Lachish Park. On the south bank of the Lachish River not far from its confluence with the Mediterranean.
- 5 Museum of Philistine Culture (Museum of Philistine Culture), Ha-Shayatim St 16, Ashdod. Tel.: 972 8-622-4799.
activities
- 1 HaKshatot Beach
- 2 Yud Alef Beach
shop
- 1 Sea Mall, HaBanim St 14, Ashdod.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
- 1 Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital, Ha-Refu'a St 7, Ashdod, 7747629, Israel. Tel.: 972 8-300-4100.
Practical advice
trips
- To Tel Aviv-Jaffa 40 km
- To Jerusalem 50 km
