Where is Caesarea?

Caesarea Amphitheatre

Caesarea is located on the Mediterranean coast, approximately halfway between Tel Aviv and Haifa. An extensive archaeological dig uncovered remains from many periods but largely from the Roman and Crusader periods. It revealed that Caesarea was a city and harbour initially built by Herod the Great and dedicated to Caesar Augustus more than 2,000 years ago.

Today, the amphitheatre is not only a grand relic of the past era, but is now used as a performing venue where concerts are often held. Other sites include the aqueduct, hippodrome and the deep sea harbour. During 2006, Israel opened the world’s first under water museum and divers can enjoy a view of 36 different sign-posted sites along four marked trails in the sunken harbour.

Ceramic toys representing domesticated and wild animals were popular during the later Imperial Roman period. Such little pottery figurines were made by artists who decorated them beautifully. The original toy chick comes from the port city of Caesarea Maritima founded by Herod The Great in honor of Caesar Augustus. Caesarea became the center of the Roman Empire in the Land of Israel.

Caesarea Pottery

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One Great Reason to Visit Caesarea

One great reason to visit Caesarea is to view the archaeological ruins that are situated by the gorgeous outlook of the Mediterranean Sea.

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