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Masada, Israel

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Year: 1971. Lenght: 900 meters.

Opening of the Masada cableway in Israel took place in 1971. It was built specifically to deliver tourists to the eponymous archaeological complex located on a mountain top. Masada cableway has been the lowest in the world for over forty years. Its starting point is at 257 meters below sea level. Experts of Swiss company, Carl Brandl, were engaged in designing the cableway. Cable length is 900 meters, and the boost level is 290 meters respectively.

Masada, Israel Originally the cableway was supported by pillars, but after the reconstruction in 1998 it was decided to remove them, so today the ropeway doesn’t have any additional support. The endpoint of the cableway is a mountain plateau featuring the ancient fortress of Masada. It’s one of the outstanding archaeological sites of the country. Every day, this attraction is visited by hundreds of tourists. It’s noteworthy that active research of the fortress began long before the opening of the cable car. Archaeologist had to get to a plateau by so-called ‘snake path’, which was a very narrow and winding road laid on a hillside. The cableway runs two cabins with panoramic windows, so the trip to the unique attractions also brings a lot of unforgettable experiences. Next - Complexo do Alemao


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Fuel station: 'Arad' in 15 km
Parking: 'Metsada East Parking' in 0.25 km
Apotheek: 'Rainer Pharm' in 15 km
Police station: 'Community Policing Center' in 27 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Hordus Center' in 12 km
Railway station: 'Dimona' in 42 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Mendez Airport MZD - in 3 km
 »  Queen Alia Airport AMM - in 75 km
 »  Ben Gurion Airport TLV - in 90 km
 »  Marka International Airport ADJ - in 94 km
 »  Sde Dov Airport SDV - in 104 km
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Best hotels near Masada

Massada Guest House & Youth Hostel

Located in 0 km from Masada
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Rooms: 81
Accommodation at the Massada Guest House is air conditioned and is fitted with a kettle, cable TV and fridge. Rooms have functional furniture and … More: photo, rates and booking
Kfar Hanokdim

Located in 8 km from Masada
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Rooms: 35
Rooms at the Kfar Hanokdim have an en-suite bathroom. Between them, guests will find shady seating areas. An Israeli breakfast, including pita bread, … More: photo, rates and booking
Isrotel Ganim Hotel Dead Sea

Located in 12 km from Masada
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Rooms: 200
Isrotel Ganim Hotel Dead Sea's spa is complete with 2 hot tubs, a dry sauna, and sensory showers. An outdoor fresh-water swimming pool and a … More: photo, rates and booking
Yefe Nof Hotel

Located in 13 km from Masada
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Rooms: 118
All rooms are en suite, and feature a minibar and air conditioning. Some rooms have a furnished patio. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available. … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Dead Sea
6 km - Dead Sea
The deepest place on earth is the Dead Mees, on whose coasts the guests of three popular tourist countries - Syria, Israel and Jordan can stroll. The depth of the lowland forms about 413 meters. This parameter can be extremely complicated. This is because it depends on …
Salt cave Kolonel
24 km - Salt cave Kolonel
Another natural miracle is to be found in Israel, on the southern coast of the Dead Sea. Here is the only salt mountain in the world, the Colonel, as well as a cave of the same name, which attracts not only researchers but also ordinary tourists. The cave is fabulously …
Cave of Patriarchs
33 km - Cave of Patriarchs
In Judaism, the second holiest place after the Temple Mount is the Cave of the Patriarchs, also known as the Cave of Machpelah. It’s located in the historic crypt of Hebron. According to the biblical tradition, Isaac, Abraham, Jacob, and their spouses are buried …
Oak of Mamre
36 km - Oak of Mamre
There are also quite unusual among the Jewish holy places. A great example is the Oak of Mamre. A nice biblical legend tells about this old tree. According to it, Abraham was talking to God there. For these reasons, a unique tree is also known under the name Oak of …
The Monastery of Mar Saba
43 km - The Monastery of Mar Saba
There is the Orthodox monastery of Mar Saba In Israel, near Jerusalem. The shrine is known to many travelers as the Great Lavra of St. Sabbas the Sanctified. In appearance it resembles a powerful medieval fortress. The monastery was named after its founder and was laid …
Tel Beer Sheva
50 km - Tel Beer Sheva
Another amazing religious shrine that is important from the historical point of view is the ancient city of Tel Beer Sheva located in the southern part of Israel. Researchers have discovered it relatively recently, in the 70s of the last century. The oldest of the …

Top destination around Masada - Al-Karak

The castle had to survive in multiple battles over the centuries. It received the most devastating damages in 1840. This is when the fortress capitulated during the invasion of Egyptian conquerors. Nevertheless, the remaining fragments of the palace make it easy to imagine the former glory of this stronghold. The width of the castle is roughly 125 meters, and its length is 220 meters. During an excursion here, you can visit the former residence of the ruler, walk in a labyrinth of corridors and passages, and visit the underground chambers and the most attractive halls of the fortress.

The underground system of passages has always been a distinctive feature of this castle. This hidden element of the Kerak Castle has survived through the centuries without any serious damages. The fortress has a complex structure, so it may be not very comfortable to explore it alone. However, many tourists prefer to visit it independently and walk in the castle as long as they want. Moreover, there is a detailed map of the castle near the entrance. Take a closer look at this map if you do not want to join an excursion.
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