Places worth the detour in Ashdod

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Ashdod, Israel, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (3). Best known: Museum of Philistine Culture. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks3 Museums & culture2 Ruins & the uncanny1 Sacred sites1 Parks & cemeteries1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Museum of Philistine Culture

Museums & culture · 20th century · Renowned

Museum in Israel

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2.Minat al-Qal'a

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle ruin in Ashdod, Israel

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3.Ad Halom Bridge

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Bridge in Ashdod, Israel

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4.Yeshurun Central Synagogue

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

The first Synagogue in Gedera, Israel

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5.Ashdod-Sea

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Ancient city of Ashdod

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6.Lakhish Park

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in Ashdod, Israel, along the Lakhish River

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7.Tel Ashdod

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Archaeological site in Israel

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8.Ashdod Museum of Art

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

Art museum, Contemporary art museum in Derech Erets , Ashdod

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