8 Things To Do In Beit Shemesh, Israel
Located in the center of Israel between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the Beit Shemesh city is surrounded by beautiful hills, rivers, plains, hikes, archaeology and biblical/historical sites. Rishon/Ashkelon region beaches and other coastal attractions are just a short distance of just 35 minutes from the city. The history of Beit Shemesh goes back to pre-biblical times. The ruins of the ancient Biblical city can be seen at Tel Beth-Shemesh (Tell er-Rumeileh), a tell located near the modern city. Beit Shemesh is home to a number of playgrounds and great parks with beautiful landscape. The city has a number of large shopping areas such as the Naimi Mall, Ramat Beit Shemesh Shopping Area (Merkaz Mischari), and Outdoor Big (strip mall); with much more under construction. Beit Shemesh and nearby areas are a joy for Israel’s bike riders with some of the country’s prominent mountain bike tracks. If you are planning to visit Beit Shemesh, visit these top attractions. 1. Stalactite C...