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 The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 9.0 (average on 3 votes)Coordinates : 31.311439, 35.362454 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : Stunning scenery, the Dead Sea, the fortress of Masada and the surrounding desert, the Oasis of Ein Gedi, in the desert of Judah, is one of the most important reserves in Israel. You might spot, organizing a safari on the spot, the beautiful Nubian Ibex (Nubian Ibex) and Hyrax. From the archaeological point of view, over the fortress of Masada and the ancient Roman camps that encircled of siege (still visible today), Ein Gedi there are also the important remains of ancient settlements and an ancient synagogue with splendid mosaics. In the same area, at Khirbet Qumran it is the site where they were found the ancient biblical manuscripts also called Sea Scrolls Morto.Insomma, the area meets every photographer whether it prefers nature photography or are interested in landscapes or wildlife. Masada is a World Heritage Site.Recommended equipment : Depending on what your favorite subject calibrate your equipment. The base is a good standard zoom like a 24-70 or 24-105. For landscapes affiancategli a wide-angle type the new 10-18 (for APS-C) or 17-40 (for Full Frame). If you go hunting for Ibex then a good telephoto range must be part of your kit. Personally, being interested mainly in Masada, I traveled with 24-105 and 16-35, and almost all pictures I made with it.Best months : There is no particular season, but photographically prefer the winter with its beautiful blue skies and little haze. Beware that summer temperatures in the desert are very high, always bring water to rehydrate. To give you an idea, on January 1 it was hot enough to fit short-sleeved, imagine in August.How to get there : The main access to Israel is the Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, no particular control on arrival, already they know that there must affix the visa in the passport and will issue a coupon puts in its place to keep with your travel document . To go to Ein Gedi and Masada is a single access road after passing Jerusalem, you can take the bus of the Egged (www.egged.co.il) that also depart from the airport, or, more simply and economically , rent a car at the airport. Rental Israel is very cheap and very popular, also driving a rented car will save wasted time at checkpoints.Visits : Masada officially opens at 8:00, or to be more exact at 8:00 the gondola that takes you to the top (about 400m altitude) and less of all are the beautiful path of the Snake: The Snake Path is fabulous and offers several photographic ideas on the desert below. It starts to rise at 5:30 in the morning (the ticket gets to the beginning of the path), the climb takes about an hour and can be dealt with almost everyone. In summer, because of the enormous heat, consider whether face it and bring a bottle of water.For Ein Gedi refer to http://old.parks.org.il/ for news updates. An information booklet for the archaeological can be downloaded here: http://www.parks.org.il/ParksAndReserves/enGedi/Documents/einGedi-en.pdfNotes : Important, to enjoy the visit to Masada is advisable to stay in the only hotel situated just below the citadel and the splendid Museum (HI - Hostel Massada). In fact, you arrive at the hotel in the evening in time for the excellent buffet dinner, you rest, you wake up at 5:00, go along the path of the snake and it enjoys the Masada fortress with still few visitors. After the visit you can come down with one of the first races of the cable car and get back in time to the hotel for breakfast. | | Nearby:   Ein Bokek 12 km
 Hebron 35 km
 Dead Sea 35 km
 Bethlehem 46 km
 Nabi Musa 53 km
 Jerusalem 53 km
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