Haifa walking tour & city guide
Terraced gardens on Mount Carmel above the bay.
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Haifa, Israel's third-largest city, climbs the slopes of Mount Carmel above a wide bay. It is known for the terraced Bahá'í Gardens and for its mixed Jewish and Arab population living side by side.
The Bahá'í Gardens
The Bahá'í Gardens cascade down Mount Carmel in 19 terraces around the golden-domed Shrine of the Báb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the bottom, the German Colony, founded by German Templers in the 19th century, has stone houses and restaurants.
The city
Wadi Nisnas is an Arab neighborhood with a lively market and street art. A cable car connects the beach with the Stella Maris monastery. Akko is a short drive north.
Top sights in Haifa
- 1
Bahá'í Gardens
Terraced gardens and a golden shrine.
- 2
German Colony
A historic street below the gardens.
- 3
Stella Maris
A monastery with a cable car.
- 4
Wadi Nisnas
A lively Arab neighborhood.
- 5
Louis Promenade
Views over the bay.
Food markets & where to eat in Haifa
Wadi Nisnas market
Arab sweets and snacks.
German Colony
Restaurants on Ben Gurion Avenue.
Talpiot Market
A historic market hall.
Food to try in Haifa
Hummus
Haifa has some of the best.
Arab sweets
Baklava and knafeh.
Grilled fish
From the Mediterranean.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Haifa
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