Information and Review of the Tel Megiddo National Park

The ancient biblical mound of Megiddo in Megiddo National Park, whose universal value has made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is at an important ancient and modern crossroad.

By the third millennium BCE, Megiddo was a powerfull fortified city; 1,000 years later it became a center of Egyptian rule, and is mentioned frequently in the Bible.

Christianity identifies it as the eschatological Armageddon. Highlights include ‘Solomons Gate; panoramas of the pastoral Jezreel Valley and the ninth-century BCE underground water systemtestimony to the amazing abilities and initiative of its engineers.

Image credit: Avishai Teicher, from PikiWiki site.

FAQ for Tel Megiddo National Park (Public Parks & Gardens in Israel):

Wheelchair accessible? Yes,
Is there a parking? Yes,
Is it sutable for children? Yes.
Attraction Type: Public Parks & Gardens, Region: North, Address: Tel Megiddo National Park (Find more Public Parks & Gardens in Israel: North)

Tel Megiddo National Park Opening hours:

Summer: Sunday: 08:00 – 17:00, Monday: 08:00 – 17:00, Tuesday: 08:00 – 17:00, Wednesday: 08:00 – 17:00, Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00, Friday: 08:00 – 16:00, Saturday: 08:00 – 17:00, Holiday eve: 08:00 – 16:00
Winter: Sunday: 08:00 – 16:00, Monday: 08:00 – 16:00, Tuesday: 08:00 – 16:00, Wednesday: 08:00 – 16:00, Thursday: 08:00 – 16:00, Friday: 08:00 – 15:00, Saturday: 08:00 – 16:00, Holiday eve: 08:00 – 15:00
Yom Kippur evening: 08:00 – 13:00, Yom Kippur: Closed

Features

• Accessibility: Yes
• Attraction type: Public Parks & Gardens
• Parking: Yes
• Suitable for children: Yes

Regions

• North (Haifa and Galil)

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