Castles and fortresses in Haifa surroundings

Q: What historical sites of Haifa should be visited by a lover of architecture?

The Technion building of 1912 was the first university in Israel designed by Alexander Berwald in the Bauhaus style. The Elia Basilica on Mount Carmel combines Byzantine mosaics of the fifth century and modern frescoes. The Arab quarters of Wadi Nisnas preserved Ottoman buildings of the XVIII century with characteristic arches and mashrabias.

Q: Where to go in Haifa with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

The National Maritime Museum displays 5,000 artifacts ranging from Phoenician anchors to models of Crusader ships. Ursula Malbin Sculpture Park at the foot of Carmel includes 29 bronze works on biblical subjects. Haifa Zoo with 100 species of animals is located in former quarries during the British Mandate.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Haifa: the best photo zones?

Louis’ observation deck at the top of Carmel offers panoramas of the bay and port from a 250-meter height. The Persian terraces of the Bahai Gardens create geometric patterns of 450 plant species. Jaffa Street in the Tempel colony has preserved the facades of the XIX century with tiled roofs and stone arches.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the cave of Elijah in Haifa?

According to Jewish tradition, in this karst cave the prophet Elijah sheltered from the wrath of King Ahab in the ninth century BC. The Byzantines considered this place a “school of prophets” and the Crusaders a secret chapel. In the Ottoman period there was a hammam, as evidenced by the preserved ceramic pipes of the XVI century.

Q: What little-known sights of Haifa are worth seeing?

Underground cisterns of the XII century in the Bat Galim area were used to supply water to St. Louis Castle. The Museum of Illegal Immigration in the building of the ship "Af Al Pi Hyun" tells about the breakthrough of the British blockade in 1947. The Jan Rauchweger Sculpture Garden on the campus includes 12 abstract works of Corten steel.

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