Hermit House, Achziv

Name: Hermit House
Address: Achziv, Israel

#1 among attractions in Achziv

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Hermit House is an earthen residence situated on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean near the Sidna Ali Mosque in Herzliya, Israel, and is an example of vernacular architecture. Its owner, designer, and creator, Nissim Kahlon, has been building the structure solely by hand since the late 1970s, tunneling deep into the cliff side and using natural sea materials. ()

Coordinates: 32°11'10"N, 34°48'13"E

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Achziv Israel

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Hermit House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Apollonia–Arsuf, Sidna Ali Mosque, Tel Michal, Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art.

0.7 miN
City, Forts and castles, National park
Apollonia–Arsuf, Herzliya
17 min walk • Nestled along the Mediterranean coastline in the city of Herzliya, Israel, the ancient ruins of Apollonia–Arsuf serve as a silent testament to the region's storied past. Once a thriving castle and surrounding city, this archaeological site dates back to the Crusader...
~930 ftNE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Sidna Ali Mosque, Herzliya
5 min walk • Perched atop a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the Sidna Ali Mosque is a historical and religious landmark in the coastal city of Herzliya, Israel. This modest yet significant mosque dates back to the Mamluk period, and it is named after a Muslim holy man, Ali...
1.9 miS
Archaeological site
Tel Michal
48 min walk • Tel Michal is an archaeological site on Israel's central Mediterranean coast, near the modern city of Herzliya, about 6.5 kilometres north of the Yarkon River estuary and 4 kilometres south of Arsuf-Appolonia.
2.9 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art, Herzliya
73 min walk • The Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art is a vibrant cultural hub located in the heart of the city of Herzliya, Israel. Dedicated to the exhibition and promotion of modern and contemporary art, this museum has become an essential destination for art enthusiasts...
2.6 miSE
Cinema, Nightlife
Herzliya Cinematheque, Herzliya
66 min walk • The Herzliya Cinematheque is located on a passage between Sokolov Street and HaRishonim Street in Herzliya.
4.1 miS
Cemetery
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery, Tel Aviv
104 min walk • Kiryat Shaul Cemetery is a 320-dunam Jewish burial ground in Northern Tel Aviv near the neighborhood of Kiryat Shaul. On the east side of the cemetery is a large military cemetery.
3.6 miSE
Area
Ramat HaSharon, Herzliya
92 min walk • Ramat HaSharon is a city located on Israel's central coastal strip in the south of the Sharon region, bordering Tel Aviv to the south, Hod HaSharon to the east, and Herzliya and Kibbutz Glil Yam to the north.
1.5 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Herzliya Light
40 min walk • Herzliya Light, also known as Herzliya Marina Light is a lighthouse in Herzliya, Israel. It is located at the end of the main breakwater of the Herzliya marina. The lighthouse is accessible by walking the pier, but the tower is closed to the public.
1.7 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Sportek Herzliya, Herzliya
44 min walk • Sportek Herzliya is a 120 dunam sports outdoor compound in Herzliya, Israel. It is one of Herzliya's main attractions. Building the Sportek was finished in 2011, and it became open to the public in January 2002.
1 miE
Village
Kfar Shmaryahu, Herzliya
25 min walk • Kfar Shmaryahu is a local council in Israel, within the Tel Aviv District.
4.4 miS
Neighbourhood
Afeka, Tel Aviv
112 min walk • Afeka is a residential neighborhood of Tel Aviv, Israel. It is in the northwestern part of the city.