History
The Phoenicians discovered it, Herod fell in love with it and dedicated it to the Roman Caesar.
Augustus gazed upon it and said, "hasten slowly". He was followed by Tiberius and Marcus Aurelius, Caesars from the West and Caesars from the East, Arabs and Crusaders, the Seljuk and Turks, Genefal Allen by, Hanna Senesh and Yehuda Amihai... everyone wanted it, settled here and left behind their own mark of love. The antiquities, the sea, the serene bay -nature's very own offering of beauty.
Caesarea -desired by many -was purchased by Baron Edmond de Rothschild during the 19th century and donated to the Caesarea Edmond Bengamin de Rothschild Foundation upon the establishment of the State of Israel, with the aim of developing Caesarea into a unique and qualitative neighborhood, to become one of the finest residential, tourist and industrial areas in the world.
Present
Caesarea's perfect location in central Israel, near the sea, has drawn many of those in search of an unparalleled quality of life. Situated midway between Haifa and Tel-Aviv, near everywhere yet far enough from the crowded cities, Caesarea grants its residents the freedom to live as they wish and to enjoy an enchanted lifestyle, in keeping with the modern world -incorporating work and business in the city while residing in the beautiful countryside. This freedom is enjoyed by thousands of residents already residing in Caesarea who live a qualitative and tranquil life.
The Caesarea Foundation controls the management and development of Caesarea via the Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Development Corporation. The Corporation is the central operational arm of the Foundation and is in charge of developing the land, managing and granting services to the neighbohood and the adjacent industrial Park, and for maintaining the quality of life -making sure that the area remains immaculate and nurturing the natural and beautiful environment.
Caesarea has entered the third millennium while realizing the vision of Baron Edmond de Rothschild in full. Today, the number of residents in Caesarea is 3,500 including 1,000 children and youth who enjoy a unique life, an abundance of social activities in superb surroundings.
The extensive tourist infrastructure includes a magnificent beach, aqueduct, a bay and ancient port. The promenade along the seashore includes shops, restaurants, a diving club and Roman Theater. The new and prestigious Industrial & Business Park complements the framework of the vision, which is intensifying and increasing for the benefit of the coming generations.
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