Things to Do

Things to Do in Arad

There are 31 attractions in Arad. Masada, ancient fortress atop desert plateau, historic siege site, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Masada
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Masada
Ancient fortress atop desert plateau, historic siege site
Archaeological Site
Church of the Nativity
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Church of the Nativity
Biblical basilica marking traditional birthplace of Jesus
Church
Ein Gedi
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Ein Gedi
Desert oasis and nature reserve near the Dead Sea
National Park
Cave of the Patriarchs
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Cave of the Patriarchs
Ancient subterranean shrine and biblical patriarchs' tombs
Tomb
Judaean Mountains
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Judaean Mountains
Mountain ridge south of Jerusalem with biblical significance
Mountains
Tel Be'er Sheva
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Tel Be'er Sheva
Archaeological tel with biblical and Ottoman layers
National Park
Mampsis
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Mampsis
Nabatean caravan city ruins on Negev trade routes
National Park
Milk Grotto Chapel
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Milk Grotto Chapel
Small chapel in Bethlehem revered by Christian pilgrims
Religious Site
Mosque of Omar (Bethlehem)
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Mosque of Omar (Bethlehem)
Historic Bethlehem mosque adjacent to Manger Square
Mosque
Tel Arad
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Tel Arad
Ancient archaeological site with Iron Age fortress and temple
Archaeological Site
Turner Stadium
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Turner Stadium
Modern football stadium in Be'er Sheva
Stadium
Sodom
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Sodom
Salt-rich basin by the Dead Sea, biblical region
Archaeological Site
Solomon's Pools
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Solomon's Pools
Ancient stepped reservoirs supplying water to Jerusalem
Reservoir
Bab edh-Dhra
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Bab edh-Dhra
Archaeological Early Bronze Age cemetery near the Dead Sea
Archaeological Site
Manger Square
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Manger Square
Public square in Bethlehem near the Church of Nativity
Plaza
Al-Jawali Mosque
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Al-Jawali Mosque
Mosque in the West Bank, historic local worship site
Mosque
Cave of Letters
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Cave of Letters
Archaeological cave with ancient letters and documents
Cave
Jattir
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Jattir
Ancient town site in southern Israel
Ruins
Sansana
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Sansana
Israeli settlement in the Southern District
Ruins
Beit Eshel
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Beit Eshel
Former British-era settlement and archaeological site
Ruins
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Horvat Rimmon
Ancient ruin site in Israel's southern Negev
Ruins
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H̱orbat Benaya
Ancient ruin site with visible stone foundations
Ruins
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H̱orbat Matar
Small archaeological ruin in Israel's southern Negev
Ruins
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H̱orbat Migdalit
Coastal archaeological ruin overlooking the Mediterranean
Ruins
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H̱orbat Mizbaẖ
Ruined settlement and ancient cistern remains
Ruins
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H̱orbat Sīra
Archaeological ruins on desert plateau
Ruins
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H̱orbat Tilla
Small tell mound with archaeological remains
Ruins
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H̱orbat Ẕafad
Rocky ruin site with stone terraces
Ruins
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H̱orbat ‘Aro‘er
'Aro'er ruin site near Negev settlements
Ruins
Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
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Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
Church of the Nativity, traditional birthplace of Jesus.
Historical Site
Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town
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Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town
Ancient Palestinian city with Ibrahimi Mosque and dense souq
Historical Site