The Ralli Museums in Caesarea
The Ralli Museums consist of two adjacent buildings and are aimed, together with three other Ralli museums in Uruguay, Chile and Spain to disseminate knowledge of contemporary Latin American art. Together, they form one of the most culturally significant art complexes in Israel.
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Directions: Enter “Ralli Museum” into Waze and click on “Ralli Museum, Caesarea.”
Admission: : The museums are closed Sunday and Wednesday and are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Friday 10.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. and holiday eves 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Entrance is free. Their phone number is 04 626 1013. This is one of their websites.
Public transport: Enter “Ralli Museum” into Moovit. There is a bus stop close to the Museum. Bus 80 goes infrequently from Binyamina train station.
El Circo 1989. Painted by six artists from South American.
The Ralli museums were founded by Harry Recanati, who was a notable Israeli banker, philanthropist, and art collector. He was born in Salonica (then part of the Ottoman Empire, now Thessaloniki, Greece) in 1919 and died in 2011 at the age of 92. He is best known as a member of the prominent Recanati family, which was instrumental in the development of banking and finance in Israel. He was a passionate art collector and was known for supporting Latin American artists and promoting international cultural exchange. As well as the two buildings here, he also formed. The name "Ralli" is a tribute by Harry Recanati to his wife, Ruth Recanati, whose nickname was "Ralli," and he named the museum foundation in her honor. Thus, the Ralli Museums reflect both Harry’s love for art and his deep personal devotion to his wife, as well as his broader philanthropic vision.
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The name "Ralli" is a tribute by Harry Recanati to his wife, Ruth Recanati, whose nickname was "Ralli," and he named the museum foundation in her honor. Thus, the Ralli Museums reflect both Harry’s love for art and his deep personal devotion to his wife, as well as his broader philanthropic vision.
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The focus of one museum is modern Latin American art and sculpture and features paintings. and sculptures by leading Latin American artists. Their paintings are very colorful and expressive and very different from the modern art of many Israeli artists. There are also works by Salvador Dalí, Marc Chagall, and René Magritte, and an outdoor sculpture garden with large bronze sculptures, often on biblical or historical themes. The architecture of the building is Spanish colonial style, reflecting the Latin American influence. There is also an excellent exhibit on the archeology of Herod’s Caesarea.
This one of the two museums is in a Spanish colonial style
Painting by Arnold Delkin, the last great Mexican muralist, to commemorate the 1942 discovery of America, the Inquisition and the Jewish exodus from Spain.
This statue by Salvador Dali is one of many statues by this artist in the museum's collection
The courtyard of his second museum contains statutes of famous sages of Spanish Jewry. The architecture of the bulding is that of Andalusian palaces.
Finding of Moses, Valerio Castello (1624-1659)
OTHER SITES OF INTEREST IN CAESAREA
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Caesarea National Park
Caesarea National Park is an impressive archeological site. With a bit of preparation, it is possible to make this ancient and partially reconstructed city come to life in a meaningful way in just a few hours (see Caesaarea National Park).
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Beaches in Caesarea
Caesarea has 15 beaches. Two worthy of consideration are the beach within the National Park and Hof Shonit. A swim in park can, of course, be conveniently combined with the rest of the archeological park and can be a nice incentive for the kids.
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The former is in a calm cove in the ancient harbor. It has a lifeguard on duty in season, showers, chairs and umbrellas. There is no extra charge other than the park admission. WCs are those for the entire park and are close by. The closest entrance is via the northern entrance to the park.
A popular beach is Hof Shonit or Reef Beach. It has a lifeguard, WCs and cold showers, refreshment stand, restaurant, and structures providing shade. There is also the nearby Neve Yam Waterpark with jacuzzies, large waterslides, children’s world with slide and pools for toddlers, lawn and sun beds. There is an admission charge. The phone number for the waterpark is 04 984 1885.
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