Ashdod Travelers guide

Good to know Getting Ready To Use Must see From the Editor How to use this guide Content ................................................................................................................................... 7 .................................................................................................................................... 9 Ashdod is ........................................................................................................... 14 Opening Data .................................................................................................... 15 Geographic, Topographical and Architectural structure ........... 16 A little history ................................................................................................... 26 Culture and Art ................................................................................................ 38 When to arrive .................................................................................................. 44 Holidays and Events ...................................................................................... 44 Seasons and Weather ..................................................................................... 49 Ashdod in the Rain ......................................................................................... 50 Arriving in the City ....................................................................................... 52 Transportation within the City ................................................................ 54 Tourist Information ....................................................................................... 58 Important telephone numbers .................................................................. 59 Ashdod-Yam Fort ........................................................................................... 62 Givat Yonah ....................................................................................................... 63 Monart Arts Centre ......................................................................................... 63 Sand Dune Park and The Great Dune ..................................................... 64 Ad Halom Bridge ............................................................................................. 65 Lachish Park Ashdod ..................................................................................... 66 The Blue Marina .............................................................................................. 66 The Kirya Quarter and City Park ............................................................ 67 The Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture ..................... 68 Ashdod Beaches ............................................................................................... 68