Herodium
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The remains of this ancient fortress atop a manmade hill look as though they were built into a volcano.

šŸ“œ Ancient fortress and palace built by King Herod in the Judean Desert.
šŸ” Active archaeological site, believed to be Herod's burial place.

Why Go

šŸ° Explore impressive ruins of Herod's palace, including a bathhouse with a well-preserved dome.
ā›°ļø See a man-made hill resembling a volcano, offering panoramic views.
šŸ“œ Discover history of Jewish rebels and Roman forces, and Herod's architectural marvels.
šŸŽ­ View remains of a Roman theatre with unique frescoes depicting Italy and the Nile.

Tips

šŸ—£ļø Guided tours available in Hebrew on Fridays, English tours can be booked in advance for Saturdays.

Cost

šŸ’° Adults NIS 29, child NIS 15, students NIS 25.

Hours

šŸ•’ Summer: Sun-Thu 08:00-17:00, Fri 08:00-16:00
Winter: Sun-Thu 08:00-16:00, Fri 08:00-15:00

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