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Ashdod

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Ashdod is a city on the Mediterranean coast of Israel, halfway between Tel Aviv and Gaza. One of Israel's two industrial ports is located here.Busiest port of Israel with 60% of all imports and exports passing through it.

[edit] Understand

Ashdod is famous for its diverse population,each wave of Jewish immigration represented. Jews from former Soviet Union makes up 1/3 of total 235 000 residents. City is also home to large numbers of Moroccan, Georgian, Ethiopian and recently, French and Argentinian Jews. Romanian and Indian communities also represented.

Large numbers of immigrants reflects modest (by Israel's standards) housing prices in the city.

[edit] Get in

There are trains from Tel Aviv. Buses run from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Beer Sheva, and other places.

[edit] Get around

By taxi ( moneet ) or minibus ( moneet sherut ).

[edit][add listing] See

Southern beach area is home to Fatimid fortress from Crusades period located several meters/yards from coastline. The site is guarded by local policemen and entirely fenced.

Giv'at Yona (Jona's Hill) near the port is highest point of the city (around 150 m above sea level).

[edit][add listing] Do

Ashdod has a pretty long coast (8 km/6 miles) with several public beaches and marina accessible for the public. Visit Monart art center near municipality building.

[edit][add listing] Buy

In downtown district (actually in upper part of the city) on Rogozin street large souvenir store is located. There you can buy local stamps and postcards; water from Jordan river, soil from Jerusalem and many more.

[edit][add listing] Eat

A lot of restaurants.

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

Near the northern beach area two hotels are located, prices around 250-300 new shekels (US$55-75) per day for one person, meals not included.

[edit] Contact

[edit] Get out

By bus to Tel Aviv,Ashkelon or Beer Sheva.

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