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Sightseeing in Netanya - what to see. Complete travel guide

The city is located near Tel Aviv, in a valley named Sharon. It won’t be an exaggeration to say that this is one of the most beautiful cities in Israel. Netanya is rich in greenery, decorated with fountains and sculptures. This city traditionally keeps the atmosphere of grandeur and holiday. This place will never leave indifferent any beach lover and sport enthusiast. The beaches here are excellently equipped, making the rest here comfortable and unforgettable.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Netanya
1. Netanya has a pleasant mild climate, so you can go on vacation at any time of the year. Even in January, the air temperature does not fall below +15 ºC. The water on local beaches … Open
The city was founded in 1929. At that time this was a small agricultural settlement, which soon became one of the major tourist and industrial regions of Israel. The city is famous not only by its rich fruit plantations, but also by an exquisite diamond processing. The shopping malls of Netanya are the location of wonderful jewelry stores, where can be found the products of several large jewelry companies.
Tourists, who enjoy making excursions to ancient monuments, should go to the old Palace. It is located on a picturesque reef that features magnificent panoramic views of the city. You can get acquainted with the beauty of the local nature in the national park called "Caesarea". Numerous museums of Netanya exhibit collection of priceless artifacts so don’t miss to visit them. The most well-known museums of Netanya are Museum of Tel Mond and Hasharon Museum. Here are also regularly conducted excursions to fruit plantations and cattle farms. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Extraordinary weekend in Netanya - unusual places, services and attractions for travel gourmet
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Netanya is also a good choice for nightlife lovers. Move your feet to the embankment as this is the location of all popular restaurants and nightclubs. Here are also regularly organized the national dance concerts. The choice of entertainments is truly great, you can go fishing or make a walk to the neighborhood, visit markets and shopping malls, or simply enjoy gentle sunshine on the beach.
In the vicinity of the city, there is a very beautiful green area - Utopia Park. This extensive park founded relatively recently, in 2006, covers an area of 40,000 square meters. The vast territory is divided into several thematic zones, one of which realistically recreate the tropical rainforest environment. Here you can see rare species of orchids or observe exotic insects. The park has many wonderful fountains, specially-equipped aviaries for animals, mazes and rest zones, which are so popular among vacationers with children.
Shopping in Netanya - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques
Netanya has everything you need for an interesting and memorable shopping experience. You will find shopping centers and specialized stores, a wonderful market and craft studios, as well as … Open
Not far from Netanya are the ruins of Qaqun castle, the very first mention of which dates back to the 12th century. Built on a hilltop, it served as a fortification intended for the defense of the city. Today the castle is of great historical interest: according to some information, the first buildings existed on its site in prehistoric times. Some of the stones used in the construction of the fortress are decorated with unique antique ornaments.
The city also has a very unusual facility - the Tractor's History Museum that was opened in an old renovated hangar. The museum exhibition includes about a hundred vehicles. Some of them are in the open air, while the others are permanently stored in the hangar. Its most valuable exhibit is the 1920s McCormick Deering. Absolutely all the repaired vehicles presented in the museum are in running order.
Family holidays with kids in Netanya. How to entertain your child, things to show to children.
The resort town of Netanya lying on the Mediterranean coast is famous for its great beaches and rich history. Thus, it can accommodate very different needs of tourists, including children … Open
Beit Beirut, a museum and urban cultural center housed in one of the Netanya's oldest buildings, acquaints visitors with the history of the city. The museum has a rich collection of various historical artifacts, including old-fashioned agricultural tools that were used by local farmers on their citrus orchards. In the museum, you can also see some important historical documents, old maps, and photo collections.
Despite the fact that it is located within the city, the district is commonly considered an independent settlement. The main attractions of the historic settlement are the ruins of an old castle and a tree whose age is more than 600 years.
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Reference information
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Netanya
♥   Castle 'Rabadh Castle' , 81.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Toron' , 109 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Netanya
♥   National Park 'Zur Natan' , 14.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Kefar Nahum' , 18.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Tel Qedesh' , 25.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Yarkon' , 26.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Tel Gezer' , 29.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Netanya and around
♥   Art museum 'Tel Aviv Museum of Art' Tel Aviv, 29.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Bauhaus Center' Tel Aviv, 29.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sights around Netanya from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'

Jerusalem

From the series “The Oldest Inhabited Cities on the Planet”
Check on the map:   Distance from Netanya center - 69.8 km.
Jerusalem is interesting for travelers not only as the world's largest religious center, but also as the location of unique historical sites. Most of its priceless historical monuments are concentrated in the Old Town area, which is surrounded by unassailable walls. Many attractions hiding behind unwinnable walls are objects of global importance, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Wailing Wall and the Temple Mount. These facilities are annually visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world. … Read further

Pella

From the series “Remains of the First Ancient Cities”
Check on the map:   Distance from Netanya center - 68.6 km.
The city of Pella was an important religious center in ancient times. Several miniature mosques have been preserved on its territory. They were built more than a thousand years ago. Very informative excursions are conducted around the archaeological area. One of the favorite activities for tourists is climbing to the top of mount located nearby. It offers a magnificent panoramic view of the Jordan River valley, as well as the ancient ruins. Pella remains one of the most unexplored ancient cities in the world. Major archaeological research began here less than 20 years ago. … Read further

Synagogue Hasidut Belz

From the series “The most luxury and famous synagogues”
Check on the map:   Distance from Netanya center - 68 km.
The synagogue has many interesting features. It is the largest in Israel since its construction. The height of the synagogue ark is 12 meters. Up to 70 Torah scrolls can fit in it at a time. This unique indicator allowed the Hasidic Belz synagogue to become a record holder in the Guinness Book of records. The luxurious candelabra decorate the hall. They also deserve special attention. Each of them is made up of 200,000 crystal elements. The best Czech crystal was used for making chandeliers. … Read further

Sightseeing in regions nearby Netanya

Petach Tikva
Just like any old town, Petach Tikva is full of remarkable places and historical monuments, which attract travelers from other countries. One of the most well-known landmarks of this place is Tel Mulabis Mound. The archeological excavations don’t stop here even ... Open »
Tel Aviv
Besides traditional and customary visits to nightclubs and restaurants, this resort has preparing a rich cultural program for its guests. Lovers of classical music will surely enjoy the performances of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, which are conducted in Mann ... Open »
Jaffa
The city port is a true landmark of Jaffa. What is so peculiar about it? First of all, the port is a historic landmark of this fabulous city. For many years, Jaffa was able to survive and flourish only because of its active port. This was the main center of trade in ... Open »
Nablus
An-Nasr Mosque is another sacred building in Nablus with a centuries-old history. Tourists can find it in the old part of the city. It is impossible to pass An-Nasr by without noticing because the mosque has an eye-catching turquoise-colored cupola. On the second ... Open »
Haifa
Carmel National Park is the main attraction of this resort. This is also the largest park in the country. The park is a huge forest located in the foothill area. This place is rich in numerous plants, flowers and trees. You will also find rare animals and birds in this ... Open »
Nazareth
The Temple of the Annunciation built in 1969 is one of the most important religious places of interest. The lower level of the Temple is a grotto where once lived Virgin Mary. The interior simply strikes visitors by its elegance and refinement; here you will see ... Open »
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