Caesarea National Park. In its chequered history the place was a important roman port city of Caesarea, named after Caesar. It was later occupied by Muslims and Crusaders. Due to Extensive ruins from roman and crusader period found in excavation work was undertaken to renovate and reconstruct major points of attraction. And the site was developed as Caesarea National Park. Today it has become a famous tourist attraction. We were dropped near the roman theatre On the way to the entrance came across display of roman period statues. All damaged and one impressive and beautifully crafted foot of what must have been a huge statue. Then came the Roman theatre. Looked very impressive. Typical roman theatre semicircular design of ascending seating arrangement facing the stage. It has been restored very nicely. Our guide told us that as an added attraction of the park, regular entertainment programs and concerts are held in the theatre. Walking north next was Promontory or coral Palace. Today the place is marked by lot of typical roman pillars, part of the palace and huge courtyard. The large area and existing remain indicate that it must have been an impressive building. Further north is what is found in almost every roman city of any importance a hippodrome. One end of the seating if fairly intact but other side seats are missing. Crusader Citadel with its ramparts with sea water mote running all around is a major and important part of Caesarea National Park. A Grand renovation work is going on in Crusader citadel. The facade of the Augusts and Roma temple is being renovated to its past glory to look is it did to impress the seafarers on their arrival in 1st century CE. Finally we exited Caesarea National Park through the Crusader gate which is in fairly good condition. Its arched ceiling leaving a listing impression.