Haifa is a northern Israeli port city built from the Mediterranean up the slopes of Mount Carmel. This modern city is Israel's third largest, after J
Haifa is a northern Israeli port city built from the Mediterranean up the slopes of Mount Carmel. This modern city is Israel's third largest, after Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Unusually for Israel, there are relatively few sites of great history or archaeological significance to see here, just a rather lovely modern, cosmopolitan city. Probably its most iconic landmark is the gold-domed Shrine of the B‡bare, set in immaculately landscaped terraces of the Bah‡'’ Gardens. These are the centre of the Bah‡'’ faith. Established in the 18th century, this teaches the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people The Temple and Hanging Gardens of Haifa, have become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Israel. Here we see the main temple, viewed from the surrounding mid-terrace gardens. Note to prospective visitors - I found that getting here and getting in is not too easy. The base of the terraced gardens is sealed-off, and the route to this point is not straightforward; it also involves lots of well-concealed steps that can be exhausting in hot weather. Moreover, the gates are not always open, and lunch-time should be avoided! Maybe it was just my bad
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