The area along the
Mediterranean Sea is
naturally humid with lush vegitation and
beautiful beaches. The area is perfect for a
European-style holiday along the sea, or
for touring historical sites of the New
Testament. Read more about sites along
the Mediterranean below.
Ancient
Roman ruins
nestle against
the alluring
backdrop of
the Medi-
terranean
Sea at
Caesarea Maritima. This capital city of
Judea served as the government seat of
Pontius Pilate. Visit the aqueduct, the
palace where Paul stood trial before Felix,
and a Roman ampitheatre where early
Christians were tortured.
Tel
Aviv is the
second most
populous city in Israel after
Jerusalem,
and has a
bustling
cosmopolitan
atmosphere. From restaurants on the
Mediterranean to shopping and nightlife,
Tel Aviv is the center of Israeli commerce.
Its sister
city Joppa is famous as the Old
Testament port city.
Mount
Carmel lives
in Jewish,
Christian,
and Islamic
history as
the place
where
Elijah challenged the prophets of Ba'al.
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the
mountain is home to a monastery, and is
known for its long history of wine
production.
The
city of
Acre has a
history dating
back to the
Canaanites.
However, it is
most famous
as a
stronghold of the Crusades. It was the
main port for Crusaders coming to Palestine, and was conquered by both
Saladin and Richard the Lionheart. Today,
visitors to Acre can explore the fortress of
the Knights Templar and the subterranean
Crusader city.
The
uniquewhite chalk
cliffs of Rosh
Hanikra form
the border
between
Israel and
Lebanon.
The cliffs hold many sea caves, and are
known as the "Ladders of Tyre."
