Things to Do

Things to Do in Ashkelon

There are 63 attractions in Ashkelon. Museum of Philistine Culture, small israeli museum interpreting philistine archaeology and culture, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Museum of Philistine Culture
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Museum of Philistine Culture
Small Israeli museum interpreting Philistine archaeology and culture
Museum
Mini Israel
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Mini Israel
Outdoor miniature park displaying Israeli landmarks at scale
Museum
Gezer
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Gezer
Ancient archaeological site with Canaanite and Israelite ruins
National Park
Great Mosque of Gaza
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Great Mosque of Gaza
Historic mosque in Gaza City, oldest in the region
Mosque
Ekron
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Ekron
Ancient Philistine city and archaeological tell near Ashdod
Archaeological Site
Gath
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Gath
Ancient Philistine city and archaeological site in Israel
Archaeological Site
Tel Lachish
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Tel Lachish
Ancient fortified Canaanite and Israelite archaeological mound
Archaeological Site
Bloomfield Stadium
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Bloomfield Stadium
Tel Aviv stadium hosting major Israeli football clubs
Stadium
Church of Saint Porphyrius
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Church of Saint Porphyrius
One of Gaza's oldest churches, active Orthodox parish
Religious Site
Design Museum Holon
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Design Museum Holon
Contemporary design museum in Holon with curving facade
Museum
Hassan Bek Mosque
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Hassan Bek Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque located in Jaffa neighborhood
Mosque
Maresha
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Maresha
Ancient archaeological site in Israel with Hellenistic ruins
Archaeological Site
Turner Stadium
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Turner Stadium
Modern football stadium in Be'er Sheva
Stadium
White Mosque of Ramle
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White Mosque of Ramle
Medieval mosque ruin in Ramla with distinctive white stone
Mosque
Great Synagogue (Tel Aviv)
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Great Synagogue (Tel Aviv)
Main Ashkenazi synagogue of Tel Aviv's cultural center
Synagogue
Holy Family Church
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Holy Family Church
Roman Catholic church serving Gaza community
Religious Site
Israeli Air Force Museum
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Israeli Air Force Museum
Aerial museum exhibiting historic Israeli military aircraft
Museum
Sharuhen
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Sharuhen
Ancient fortified site in southern Levant, Egyptian-era links
Archaeological Site
Jaffa Clock Tower
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Jaffa Clock Tower
Ottoman-era clock tower in Jaffa's historic port
Tower
Al-Bahr Mosque
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Al-Bahr Mosque
Coastal mosque in Tel Aviv District, historical site
Mosque
Ashkelon National Park
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Ashkelon National Park
Coastal national park preserving ancient ruins and beaches
Park
Israel Defense Forces History Museum
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Israel Defense Forces History Museum
Museum documenting IDF history and military vehicles
Museum
Mahmoudiya Mosque
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Mahmoudiya Mosque
Historic Ottoman-era mosque in Jaffa, Tel Aviv
Mosque
Gaza synagogue
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Gaza synagogue
Historic synagogue site in the Gaza Strip
Archaeological Site
Independence Hall (Israel)
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Independence Hall (Israel)
Historic building where Israel declared independence
Museum
Yud-Alef Stadium
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Yud-Alef Stadium
Football stadium in Israel's Southern District
Stadium
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Al Mat'haf
Museum in Gaza Strip
Museum
Carmel Market
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Carmel Market
Bustling Tel Aviv market for fresh food and goods
Market
Eleutheropolis
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Eleutheropolis
Ancient Roman city site in southern Levant
Archaeological Site
Sayed al-Hashim Mosque
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Sayed al-Hashim Mosque
Historic mosque and local religious shrine in Gaza
Mosque
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Al Qarara Cultural Museum
Local cultural museum in Gaza Strip documenting heritage
Museum
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Al-Shamah Mosque
Local mosque in Gaza Strip serving nearby worshippers
Mosque
Charles Clore Park
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Charles Clore Park
Seafront urban park in Tel Aviv with promenades
Park
Eshkol National Park
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Eshkol National Park
Forest and recreation area with spring-fed pools
National Park
Huj, Gaza
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Huj, Gaza
Depopulated Palestinian village in Gaza's southern plain
Ruins
Qasr al-Basha
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Qasr al-Basha
Historic fortress-palace in Gaza City, now museum
Palace
Tell Umm el-'Amr
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Tell Umm el-'Amr
Ruinous archaeological site in the Gaza Strip
Monument
Katib al-Wilaya Mosque
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Katib al-Wilaya Mosque
Local mosque in Gaza Strip's urban area
Mosque
Magen David Square
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Magen David Square
Central Tel Aviv square and busy public hub
Plaza
Tell el-Ajjul
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Tell el-Ajjul
Bronze Age archaeological site in Gaza Strip
Archaeological Site
Tell es-Sakan
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Tell es-Sakan
Early Bronze Age port settlement remains in Gaza
Archaeological Site
Qastina
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Qastina
Former Palestinian village in southern Israel region
Ruins
Superland
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Superland
Major Israeli amusement park with rides and attractions
Park
Barqusya
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Barqusya
Former Palestinian village site in southern Israel
Ruins
Dayr Nakhkhas
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Dayr Nakhkhas
Ruins
Hamama
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Hamama
Coastal locality in southern Israel's Negev region
Ruins
Zikrin
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Zikrin
Locality in Israel's Southern District
Ruins
Bashshit
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Bashshit
Village in Israel's Central District
Ruins
Innaba
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Innaba
Former Palestinian village near Lod
Ruins
Palmachim beach
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Palmachim beach
Mediterranean beach with archaeological sites and dunes
National Park
Shahma
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Shahma
Village or locality in Israel's Central District
Ruins
Ad Halom
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Ad Halom
Historic battlefield site and railway bridge near Ashdod
National Park
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Horvat Rimmon
Ancient ruin site in Israel's southern Negev
Ruins
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H̱orbat Baqar
Archaeological ruin site in southern Israel
Ruins
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H̱orbat Benaya
Ancient ruin site with visible stone foundations
Ruins
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H̱orbat H̱asif
Desert ruin site with layers of occupation
Ruins
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H̱orbat Migdalit
Coastal archaeological ruin overlooking the Mediterranean
Ruins
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H̱orbat Nattish
Archaeological ruin with pottery fragments and walls
Ruins
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H̱orbat Shemarya
Small archaeological site with ancient building ruins
Ruins
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H̱orbat Sufa
Ancient ruin near agricultural lands
Ruins
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H̱orbat Tilla
Small tell mound with archaeological remains
Ruins
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Matsevat Zikkaron LaTayyase Yisra’el
Memorial stone in Tel Aviv honoring individuals
Monument
Caves of Maresha and Bet-Guvrin in the Judean Lowlands as a Microcosm of the Land of the Caves
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Caves of Maresha and Bet-Guvrin in the Judean Lowlands as a Microcosm of the Land of the Caves
Underground caves and columbaria illustrating ancient Levantine life
Historical Site