Ashdod Travelers guide

Ashdod | Sightseeing 98 For many years a long laser beam came out of the top of the cone, which could be seen from afar, and slightly resembled the laser beam coming out of the top of Hassan the Second Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. However, over the years the laser beam was stopped following complaints that it interfered with the navigation of vessels in the city's maritime area. There are stairs leading to the cone, but it is advisable not to cross the busy road to the square, since there is no designated pedestrian crossing at the location. From here you can continue on foot until the end of the tour, but take into account that it is not a circular route, which means that at the finishing point you have to board a bus in order to return to the square, or walk up the street for a considerable amount of time. The following directions are for enthusiastic walkers, but it is definitely possible to go from one site to another using your car. There is also another intermediate possibility : Travel by car to the Kirya parking lot, which is in the center of the route, and from there proceed on foot to all the locations. From the square, continue west on Menachem Begin Boulevard, which has a wide variety of shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Upon reaching Herzl Boulevard, where you can see the City Mall in front of you, you will see a large park to your right. This is the Northern City Park , which has lawns, seating areas and playground facilities for children. To your left is the Southern City Park , which is also known as " The Kirya Garden ". This is one of about 300 playground complexes scattered throughout the city of Ashdod. TIP Ashdod is a fascinating melting pot of cultures and traditions. Before you set off, it is recommended to sit in one of the coffee shops surrounding the square, just to do some people watching. In most cases you will hear conversations conducted in a wide range of languages - from French and Russian to Georgian, Indian and Moroccan.