Hightlight
- Religious
Overview
Ashkelon Park has impressive ruins including Roman era marble and granite columns, capitals, basilica and a statue garden.
Here you will find the earliest arch in the world, a Middle Bronze Age gate (1800 BCE), the remains of the Church of Santa Maria Viridis (5th Century) and a Fatimid era (mid-12th century) wall which provides a view of the entire park.
There is also a system of 60 wells of various types, dunes to the south and a beautiful beach, all within view of the modern city of Ashkelon.
Note:
- Free entry to Ashkelon residents on foot
- 20 shekels per car
To See and Do
- View Middle Bronze Age gate, the earliest arch in the world
- View Roman period ruins, columns, capitals, basilica and statues
- View system of 60 wells of different types
- See view of entire park from an ancient glacis topped by the ruins of a 12th century wall
- View remains of the Church of Santa Maria Viridis (5th century)
Child Friendly
- Beach, open during swimming season
- Lawns and picnic areas
- Playgrounds
Amenities
Disabled Access | Paths and playgrounds in the center of the park are handicapped accessible. The beach also has a path and facilities. | |
Eating | Picnic area, barbecues. |
Don’t Miss
Middle Bronze Age gate