Persian gardens

The Baha'i complex, surrounded by luxurious Persian gardens, is located on the slope of Mount Carmel in Haifa.

In the center is the tomb of the Bab, topped by a high golden dome. The sanctuary is framed by Persian gardens, the terraces are connected by white-stone staircases. In 1987, the architect Faribors Sahba, who gained fame as the creator of the famous "Lotus Temple" in New Delhi. The gardens are located on 19 terraces on the slopes of Mount Carmel, their length is a kilometer, the difference between the upper and lower points is 225 meters. The complex was created with voluntary donations from members of the Baha'i World Community.

The Persian Gardens have been open to visitors since 2001. They are the brightest attraction of Haifa and its calling card.