Ashdod Travelers guide

Ashdod | To use 52 Arriving in the city With the upgrading of the transportation infrastructure in the city, and beyond, travel times between Ashdod and major cities in central and southern Israel have been shortened significantly over the years. The city, which is located west of Route 4, has two quick entry ways: the northern entrance - at the Ashdod interchange, and a southern entrance - at the Ad Halom interchange. As part of the port reform from 2005 and the State's investment in the construction of the Hadarom Port north of the Port of Ashdod, it was decided to upgrade the highway infrastructure in the entire area: widening Route 7, eliminating Route 41, and constructing the Ashdod North interchange on Route 4 toward Yavne - which connects the industrial area and the Port of Ashdod directly with Route 4 - significantly easing traffic congestion at the northern entrance to the city. A B C Zichron Avraham The synagogue that was built by the community of Georgian Jews is one of a variety of about 300 synagogues in Ashdod. Its windows are a work of art representing the creation of the world. Hakshatot Beach (Arches Beach) - Or as it is officially called, "Gandhi Beach" (named after the late Rechavam Ze'evi) - is one of the most popular beaches in Ashdod. The beach, which lies north of the Blue Marina, is named for its impressive arches structure, which houses restaurants and coffee shops, and is a tourist attraction on its own. Tet vav (15) The largest of the city's quarters was built in stages, starting in the 1990s and ending in the beginning of the first decade of the 21st century. This quarter contains the "Pillbox", the ancient signaling tower that helped protect the area from seaborne invasion. Good to know