Ashdod Travelers guide

Along the sea shore 89 There is an audio explanation at the entrance to the monument site, on the right . Click on your preferred language (Hebrew / English) and you will be able to hear a comprehensive explanation about the monument. If you climb the monument stairs to the observation deck on the second floor, you will notice that the symbols of all of the Navy vessels that were sunk during Israel's campaigns are engraved on the concrete banister of the balcony . From here you can observe the beach promenade and the blue sea as well as the next location on your tour: La Mamounia . Now return to your car, and at the exit from the parking lot turn left onto Max Nordau street, and then left again on Hatayelet street. On your right stands an interesting pinkish building, which looks like it was taken from the Arabian Nights stories. The "La Mamounia" building, which is impressive both inside and out, was built on Lido beach, as an exact replica of one of the palaces of the King of Morocco, using building materials very similar to the original ones used. Today it serves as a commercial and shopping center, and also contains a banquet hall and restaurant. Continue in your car southward along Hatayelet street. On the right you can see the "Waterfall" sculpture, created by the Moroccan- born artist Yael Artzi in 1998. This is just one of about 300 statues placed around the city. Further along, on Lido beach to your right, you will see the beautiful sun dial tower, which shows the exact time though a shadow which is cast by the pole standing in its center. In the beach's large parking area, south of the tower, the Ashdod-Yam open market takes place every Wednesday (also known by its popular name " The Wednesday Market "), attracting thousands of visitors every week from all over the country. Apart from the fruit and vegetables, which arrive directly from the farmers, the old urban market offers a wide variety of products sold in over Parking available (Free of charge) The Promenade 08-8536060 La Mamounia