Caesarea Maritima

Caesarea Maritima is a Roman archaeological site on the Mediterranean coast with a theater, hippodrome, aqueducts, and fortified walls from different periods. The ruins spread across a large area with many partially restored stone structures.

King Herod built this port city between 25 and 13 BCE and named it after Caesar Augustus as the Roman administrative center. Over the centuries, the city was conquered and reshaped by Byzantines and Crusaders.

The site displays buildings from Roman, Byzantine, and Crusader times that you encounter as you walk through. Each period left behind its own structures like temples, baths, and religious buildings that reflect different cultures.

The national park offers guided tours through the ancient ruins with informational signs in multiple languages and access to restored architectural elements. Wear comfortable shoes since the ground is uneven and you will walk a lot.

Engineers built an artificial harbor using underwater concrete technology, creating one of the largest Mediterranean ports of the Roman period. This technique was extraordinary for the time and made the harbor a marvel of ancient engineering.

Location: Caesarea

Inception: 13 BCE

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

Website: https://parks.org.il/en/reserve-park/caesarea-national-park

GPS coordinates: 32.50110,34.89230

Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:20