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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Caesarea

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Caesarea, Israel

Updated March 12, 2024

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Mithraeum entrance.

Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea Maritima Mithraeum

An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.
Hadrianic Aqueduct of Caesarea

Caesarea, Israel

Hadrianic Aqueduct of Caesarea

Built by a king and rebuilt by an emperor, this aqueduct transported water for 1,200 years to this ancient Mediterranean hub.
Birds Mosaic

Caesarea, Israel

Birds Mosaic

These mosaics were created more than half a millennium ago and feature various animals.
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Musical mechanical marvels abound.

Ein Hod, Israel

Nisco Museum

It took a lifetime to collect these mechanical musical wonders.
13 miles from Caesarea
Medical Clowning Program at Haifa University

Haifa, Israel

Medical Clowning Program at Haifa University

The world's only official college program focused on "clown therapy."
18 miles from Caesarea
Entrance to the Cave of the Coffins.

Kiryat Tiv'on, Israel

Beit She'arim Necropolis

A sprawling ancient Jewish cemetery with over 30 rock-hewn burial caves.
18 miles from Caesarea
At the platform

Haifa, Israel

The Carmelit

This subterranean funicular is one of the world's smallest subways.
20 miles from Caesarea
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