Ashdod Travelers guide

Running 63 Free parking at the boardwalk parking lot or across from the Ilanot School "Afikim" bus lines 2, 2A, 3, 11, and 13 Givat Yonah (Jonah's Hill) Givat Yonah (Jonah's Hill) The highest site in the city is one of its most prominent symbols. According to various traditions of the three major religions, the site is the burial place of Jonah the Prophet. The hill, located in the northwestern part of the city, served as a strategic observation point throughout different periods in history, and the Ashdod port's lighthouse was also built on that spot. Visitors to the hill enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the city and its surroundings (see the route "Along the Sea : Nostalgia and the Aroma of Spices Among the City's First Houses"). At the foot of Givat Yonah facing the sea, you will find the Arie Klang House, Ashdod's impressive Artists House, which serves as a stage for local artists through its art gallery, among other things. Here you can also receive information about tourist sites and various events happening in the city, and purchase souvenirs at the store operating on site (Tel: 08-922-1883) The Monart Art Center The multidisciplinary cultural center, which operates in the heart of the lively city and overlooks the Ashdod sea shore, houses the Ashdod Museum of Art, the Center for the Performing Arts, the Chamber Orchestra, the Opera, theater and dance groups, and the "Academa" Municipal Conservatory. In addition it has a dedicated wing for experiential environmental activities, and a variety of cultural events. The Center's modern structure bears a slight resemblance to the Louvre Museum in Paris, thanks to its pyramid roof, which is made of glass. The structure of the Performing Arts Center, which is adjacent to the Monart Center, is also considered to be quite prominent in the Israeli architectural landscape. The ensemble of culture and art in the area attracts many visitors from around the country (see the "Heart of the City : Between Cultural Assets and Urban Nature" route). Yad Lebanim and Monart Parking Lot "Afikim" bus lines 13, 18, 33A, and 66 The Monart Art Center TIP