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The Second Coming: Egypt, Israel and the Palestinian Territories
Via Poland and Gemany
Summer 2008  Israel: Masada
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After our stop in Qumran, we had lunch and drove
south to Masada.
A lot of people say that seeing the sun rising from Masada is an unforgettable
moment. Well, we preferred to sleep a few more hours and visit in the afternoon.
Moreover, most
tourists come here in the morning, so there were very few people when we visited.
Prices are different if you want to go up the mountain on foot or by cable car. We got up with the Cable Car and down on foot via the so-called “Snake Path”.
Before entering the site there’s a movie telling the story of the site with interviews with archaeologists. |
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The fortress of Masada is on top of a plateau, up to 550 meters high.
The scenery from up there is just breathtaking, without any doubt, it’s one of the highlights of any trip to Israel.
As you can imagine, Masada is one of Israel’s strongest symbols. It is the place where soldiers of the Israeli Defence Forces pledge allegiance when they’re enrolled in the army for the compulsory military service.
Why all this? Because Masada is the symbol of resistance: “Masada shall not fall again”.
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Byzantine Church |
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Masada Synagogue |
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Herod's Northern Palace |
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