Masada's ruined kingdom
ISRAEL
17th April 2014
This is a popular tourist attraction, where you can hike from the ground up (approximately 30 minutes) or take the easier option of a cable car ride, that takes a short 2-3 minutes to arrive upon the cliff tops.
Masada in Hebrew means 'fortress,’ which was built by King Herod. This is an interesting place and if you can use your imagination to piece together what its existence would have been like thousands of years ago, it would have looked something sort of amazing and impressive.
This place also once had the most dramatic historical backdrops, when the Romans invaded the Jewish and instead of surrendering to their enemies, they committed mass suicide. This place is worth the visit, not only for the historical worth, but the amazing views of the desert, Dead Sea and across to Jordan. If you’re planning your time, a typical visit would last around 2 hours. Website: http://www.masada.org.il/
Read about other sights close by to make the most of your day trip - Qumran and The Dead Sea
