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Megiddo is an archaeological site and National Park in northern Israel and a popular destination for travellers interested in the history and archaeology of the region. It represents a large city mound on the southern edge of the Jezreel Valley and has been the site of several major battles. In 2005 Megiddo was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as part of the joint Bibical tels listing, alongside Hazor and Beer Sheva.

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Travel to Megiddo - Visa Requirements

Tel Megiddo National Park is on Route 66 between Megiddo Junction and Yokne'am Junction, about 2 kilometers northwest of Megiddo junction. Kibbutz Megiddo lies nearby.

Fees/Permits

Tours and Getting around Megiddo

Megiddo tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Megiddo National Park, ☎ +972-6-652-2167(fax: +972-6-642-0312), [1]. April - September 8 am -5 pm, October - March 8 am - 4 pm. adults NIS 23, children NIS 12; groups: adults NIS 19, children NIS 11. Entry is included on the Israel National Parks card.  

Megiddo city tours

Megiddo is the site of biannual summer excavations [2] conducted by Tel Aviv University and a consortium of overseas institutions - volunteers are welcomed (fees apply for participation and college credit) on each campaign from all over the world.

Megiddo souvenirs and shopping

Megiddo Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

There is a restaurant and several kiosks within the Visitors' Centre.

Megiddo nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Megiddo cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Lodging

Camping

Backcountry

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