Acre is a city in Israel. Holidays in Akko, best prices for tours in Akko
The day was cloudy, but we still decided not to deviate from our intentions to visit the old city of Acre, located in the north of the country. Recently, Acre has been on everyone's lips for several reasons: firstly, the old city is being restored and brought back to life, and secondly, many talented culinary specialists have opened and continue to open restaurants, cafes and all kinds of eateries there. Well, we’ve heard enough and decided to evaluate with our own eyes everything that’s happening in the thriving city.
In 2001, UNESCO included Acre in its list of outstanding world heritage sites, which increased our interest in this city. You can not only admire the beautiful and ancient city of almost 4000 summer history, but also to taste good, tasty and inexpensive cuisine in the same place. Agree, this rarely happens.
At the end of the article we have described all important information, you can print it out along with the map below and take it with you. with attractions and other useful information.
01. Map of Acre with walking route.
02. Old Acre can be reached by public transport, car or with a tour group. On the map we have marked bus and railway stations, as well as parking areas for cars. We arrived by car from , so for us it all started in the parking lot.
03. There is an information center in a small park not far from the parking lot. It’s worth going in, you can take cards and find out the information you are interested in. In addition, here you can buy tickets to paid attractions of the city, which we will describe in detail in the following posts. This time our goal was not to visit all the museums, we wanted to enjoy the atmosphere and decided to present you with a very cool route - the “free” route!
04. The route includes a walk through local markets, squares, the port, tasting the magnificent Knafe and. We wrote about hummus in a previous post - this place deserves it.
After visiting the information center, we headed towards the Turkish bazaar, and so our route began.
The Turkish Bazaar was built at the end of the 18th century. The Bazaar was abandoned for a long time and only recently reopened as a small market where artisans and artists trade. Some of the shops were closed since we were there in the morning.
05. But those that were open looked very picturesque. Many shops, cafes and restaurants began to open closer to 11 o'clock.
06. On this day, many tourists from Germany walked along the streets.
07. A local resident was watching the tourists.
08. The market is undoubtedly the main point of attraction.
09. And what not there, and fresh sea fish
10. And crabs...
11. And crayfish...
12. And some very strange seasonings... I’ll definitely find out about this seasoning and tell you.
13. Fresh ginger and olives for every taste.
15. And just a huge amount of Arabic sweets. Admire it for yourself.
18. After all these views, we decided to refresh ourselves and eat the best Hummus in Acre, in a restaurant about which we wrote in a previous post. This place is also marked on the map, as it is considered a local landmark and truly a godsend for lovers of Hummus and good cuisine made from fresh ingredients. We had to stand in line, but that’s okay, we’re not proud.
Having eaten our fill, we walked through the narrow streets towards the port.
19. On the way we stopped at Khan El-Faraj - the most ancient inn in Acre that has survived to this day. It was named after the French traders who built it and lived in it from the 16th to 19th centuries.
20. Khan El-Umdan - a large inn where merchants lived and which was used by them to conduct international trade. Unique place since the merchants arriving at the port unloaded their goods and stored them in the warehouses of the inn on the first floor, while they themselves settled in rooms on the second floor.
21. Embankment at the port.
22. There is no beach for swimming here like in neighboring Haifa, but you can take a ride on a small tourist boat or squeal a little on a speedboat.
23. There are many restaurants. Some of them are filled to capacity, some are completely empty.
24. There are tables very close to the sea.
26. You can take a walk along the fortress walls, which even Napoleon himself could not overcome.
27. Actually from here there is beautiful view on the city and its diverse buildings.
28. And to the harbor too. Beauty!
34. On the way back, we couldn’t resist and bought some Arabic sweets for our trip, in a store opposite the famous Hummus. This dish is called "Knafe". It is made from Kadaif vermicelli and goat cheese and soaked in sugar syrup. At this stage, we no longer counted calories, and what’s the point? It’s still impossible to calculate such a quantity... The only consolation is mental health, which has improved significantly after eating this dish.
35. At the exit there is another bazaar. In front of you is Al-Abyad Bazaar (white bazaar). Al-Abyad Bazaar was built by Dahar Al-Amar, was destroyed by fire and rebuilt under Suleiman Pasha in 1817. The street and the bazaar were planned as a single whole and during Turkish rule they were the only entrance to the city. This was one of the most important roads in Acre until a new entrance to the city was built in the northern wall.
Important information, you can print it out and take it with you.
Location: 95 km to Tel Aviv, 20 km to Haifa and 120 km to Jerusalem.
Duration: 3-4 hours for the route. One day for the old city.
Opening hours: All year round. from 08:30 to 17:00 attractions and until 18:00 the shopping street is open.
How to get there:
- Passenger car - There is paid parking, which is quite inexpensive. (Marked on the map)
- Public transport -
The most convenient way is by train. There are direct lines from Haifa, Tel Aviv, Netanya and Ben Gurion Airport. From the railway station you can get to the old city on foot in 20 minutes, by bus (3\61\62\343) or by taxi for 5-6 dollars.
Buses No. 251, 271 from the Haifa Bus Station drive almost to the walls of the old city and from there it’s a 10-minute walk.
- With a tour company- It’s possible, they usually combine the old city with other cities, most often with Haifa. For those who don't have much time, this is great option.
Haifa, Acre.
Caesarea, Haifa, Acre
Haifa. Akko. Rosh HaNikra Nature Reserve
It is better to book a tour 5-7 days before departure; the price will be 20-40 percent lower than ordering on the spot or through a hotel. When ordering a tour via the Internet, they ask for an Israeli phone number; you can leave your Russian/Ukrainian/Belarusian phone number along with the country code. For example Russian number You can write it like this: +7-915-1234567 (I didn’t write 8 since it’s for internal calls within Russia.
For Disabled People: There are almost no steps along the streets of the old city, but sometimes you may need the help of an accompanying person. Many attractions have elevators and ramps.
Is it worth a visit? - 5 / 5 -
Accommodation: There are not many hotels in Acre, but those interested can find several through a search engine. all hotels in Akko choose a hotel that you like and can afford; if it’s cheaper on Booking, then this site will direct you there. Akko is not far from Haifa, so you should think about booking a hotel there, search engine all hotels in Haifa That's all for today, read about the rest of our walks around Acre in the following posts!
Old Acre is one of the few cities in the Mediterranean whose fortress walls have been reconstructed almost completely, except for two breaches: these days they are used for the passage of vehicles.
BIBLE CITY
Akko is mentioned in the Bible only once, but this, as well as numerous archaeological finds, was enough for it to be considered completely biblical.
Israeli Acre is one of the most ancient cities in the Middle East; today it is a port on the shores of the Mediterranean Bay of Haifa. On the opposite side of the bay you can see the sacred mountain of the prophet Elijah - Carmel.
The plain on which Acre stands was in ancient times considered one of the most fertile in the Eastern Mediterranean, with many gardens and olive groves.
Historically, Acre was an important point on the ancient trade routes that led to the Levant, to the Jordan Plain and further to Egypt.
The most ancient archaeological finds on the site of ancient Acre, which stood some distance from sea coast, belong to the Early Bronze Age - approximately 5 thousand years ago. The first mention of Acre is contained in an Egyptian text dating back to approximately the 15th century. BC e.
The only time Acre - under this name - is mentioned in the Bible is in connection with the Canaanites - the inhabitants of Canaan who invented the alphabetic letter and were mainly engaged in trade. They called the city Akka and surrounded it with walls made of clay and stones. Acre was considered Canaanite, but was actually one of the Phoenician trading cities of the Eastern Mediterranean. Because of its advantageous position, it was constantly subject to capture: by the Hittites, Egyptians, Assyrians, and Persians.
In 333 BC. e. The city was occupied by Alexander the Great, Acre became a Greek colony and was renamed Ptolemais. Acre is mentioned as Ptolemais in the Bible, in the letters of the Apostle Paul, who spent one day in the city.
At the same time, a small Jewish community appeared in Acre. In 330 BC. e. Akko residents move to new city- to the seashore, and Acre becomes an important port and one of largest cities Hellenistic world, receiving the title of “key of the Levant.”
In 52-54. BC e. Acre was annexed by the Roman Empire and renamed the colony of Claudia Caesaris. Under the Romans, many new buildings were built in the city. In 395 AD e., during the collapse of the Roman Empire, Acre came under the rule of the Eastern (Byzantine) Empire.
During the Byzantine era, Acre was the center of a diocese and the seat of the Archbishop of Tire. Throughout the early Middle Ages, there was a small Jewish community in Acre.
VII century - the beginning of the first Islamic period in the history of Akko: it was captured by Muslims and in 638 came under the rule of the Righteous Caliphate, created after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632. The Arab conquest returned the city to its original name - Akko (Akka), and it became the main port in period of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates.
Acre was also of great importance during the reign of the Crusader knights, especially in the 13th century. when it was the capital of the Kingdom of Jerusalem of the Crusaders, who built many buildings in it and completely transformed it, while Jerusalem itself was already under Muslim rule.
In 1291, the Mamluks took advantage of civil strife among the crusaders, destroyed Acre and massacred almost the entire population. The city began to recover only in the middle of the 14th century. After annexation by the Ottoman Empire in 1517, Acre again became an important port. The modern appearance of the Old Town is the result of the urban planning activities of Ottoman governors in the 18th century.
In 1918, the British took over the city from the Turks and ruled it under the Mandate for Palestine until 1948, when Acre was occupied by the Israeli army during the Arab-Israeli War.
TRACES OF THE CONQUERORS
Acre was located at the intersection of trade routes, there were convenient harbors, and almost all the conquerors, trying to hold it, built numerous fortifications, some of which have survived to this day in one form or another.
It is not precisely established whether the modern city of Acre (Akka, Acre) is located on the site of the biblical one. Excavations are underway on the Tell el-Fukhar hill, one and a half kilometers from modern city. The most natural explanation is that the city on the hill shrank as the port grew until it disappeared completely.
There are a lot of antiquities in the city, both preserved and in the form of ruins. Many suffered from the fact that over the centuries these buildings were dismantled by townspeople to build new houses, but mainly due to the deliberate destruction in 1291 by the Arabs who captured the city. After this event and several centuries of desolation, traces of the presence of the crusaders were found at a depth of up to 8 m relative to the level of the current streets of the Old City. After the creation of the State of Israel, excavations in the city are ongoing. Old town Acre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During the time of the Crusaders, the knightly orders of the Hospitallers, Templars and Templars built their own quarters in Acre. Teutonic Order. Acre is the only crusader city left in a relatively intact state. Including the ruins of the port, breakwater and lighthouse of that time.
The fortress-monastery of the Hospitallers of St. was excavated and turned into an underground museum. John and part of the city buildings of the Crusaders of the 12th century.
Most of them, after the destruction of the above-ground part by the Arabs, were used as the foundation for new buildings, such as the fortress in the Old City, built by the Turks in the mid-18th century. on the ruins of a Hospitaller monastery and used during the British Mandate as a prison for Jewish activists. Or one of the best examples of Ottoman religious architecture - the Al-Jazzara Mosque (Great, also known as the White Mosque), erected on the remains of the Templar temple. From the Muslim period, four ancient inns of the Khan have also survived, including the Khan Al-Umdan (Khan of Columns), famous for its columns, with the remarkable Clock Tower (see illustration in contents) at the entrance to the port.
During the time of the ruler of Palestine and Syria, Ahmed Al-Jazzar (1721-1804), the mighty city walls of Acre were built, which, under the command of this Ottoman governor, withstood the siege of Napoleon's troops.
After the occupation of Acre by Israeli troops in 1948, the first industrial enterprises in history were launched in Acre (including the only steel rolling plant in Israel), and new residential areas were built.
Modern Acre is the commercial and administrative center of the Western Galilee, inhabited by Jews and Arabs, representing 25% of the city's residents and living mainly in the Old City.
In the early 1990s. A significant number of repatriates from the republics of the former USSR and Ethiopia settled in Acre. Today, the population of Acre is more concerned not with issues of interethnic relations, but with the problem of employment: the unemployment rate in Acre is higher than the national average, it is more than 10% of the total working population.
The main cultural event in Acre is International festival alternative theater "Teatron Acher". Over the course of four days, troupes from different cities of the country perform about a hundred performances in the halls of the fortress built by the crusaders and in the coastal area ancient city. If initially artists from Tel Aviv mainly performed at Acre’s theater venues, now they are also involved local residents, among whom there are many Israeli Arabs. The festival in Acre is often criticized for its politicization and anti-religious shockingness.
ATTRACTIONS
Natural:
■ Reserve with a eucalyptus grove.
Historical:
■ Mount Carmel with the cave of the prophet Elijah.
■ Templar tunnel (late 12th century).
■ Fortress-monastery of St. John (Knights' Halls).
■ Fortress walls (1750-1840).
■ Magic Garden, Fortress (Museum of Underground Prisoners, 1750).
■ Cabri Aqueduct.
■ Temple-mausoleum of Baha'u'llah (founder of Baha'iism) and Baha'i garden.
Iconic:
■ Synagogue Or HaTorah (“Light of the Torah”).
■ Al-Jazzara Mosque, or Great Mosque (1781).
Architectural:
■ Khan inns (Khan Al-Faranji, Khan A-Shuard, Khan A-Shunaihan Al-Umdan, 1784).
■ Crusader buildings (ruins of the port, breakwater and lighthouse).
■ Bazaars (Turkish - late 18th century, Al-Abyad - 1817).
■ Turkish bath (Hamam Al-Basha).
■ Mount Carmel, which gave its name to the Catholic order of Carmelites, is associated with the Old Testament legend about how the prophet Elijah challenged four hundred and fifty priests of Baal to a competition and, in front of the eyes of all Israel and King Ahab, proved by fire called from heaven that “the Lord is God.” From the middle of the second millennium BC. e. Mount Carmel is revered by both Jews and Christians. The works of the ancient Roman historians Tacitus and Suetonius mention Mount Carmel, revered by the pagans as holy and considered it the “dwelling of Zeus.”
■ According to ancient legend, the art of glass making was accidentally discovered by people living near Acre. In ancient times, Acre was a center for the production of glass products for a long time.
■ The meaning of the word Akka is unknown. The ancient Egyptians called it "Aak": this word is contained in a list of cities conquered during the first military campaign of Pharaoh Thutmose III, carved on the wall of the Karnak Temple of Amun in Thebes.
■ Local legends offer their own versions of the origin of the city’s name. According to one, the global flood happened twice. The second time the water approached the city, they stopped. Hence the name Akko, consisting of two Hebrew words: “id” and “ko”, which means “until now”. The second version is associated with the ancient Greeks, who may have believed that Akko was the name of a healing plant that healed the wounds of Hercules. City coins depicted Hercules being given this plant by the local goddess.
■ Emperor of France Napoleon Bonaparte said that the defeat at Acre was the first big blow for him in his entire life. In 1799, Napoleon approached the walls of Acre, heading for a campaign against Syria. Napoleon said that if this port city surrenders to his mercy, then “the whole world will be mine.” The siege of Acre lasted more than two months, the British greatly helped the besieged, and the French army, having suffered heavy losses and almost without artillery, was forced to retreat.
■ A place of pilgrimage for many followers of the Baha'i faith is the prison in the fortress of Acre, where Bahá'u'lláh (1817-1892) was imprisoned from 1868 to 1870.
■ In the 18th century, five hundred years after the Crusaders, the ruler of Al-Jazzar was rebuilding the city and came across underground labyrinth. The Muslims were unable to destroy it and simply built their city on top of a system of tunnels and halls. Recently, one tunnel was found, but excavations were stopped due to fears that the entire Arab part of the city would collapse. Today, much of the Crusader city is still buried underground.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Location: northern Israel.
- Administrative affiliation: Northern District, Israel.
- Languages: Hebrew, Arabic.
- Ethnic composition: Jews - 66.4%, Arabs - 28.1%, Druze - 0.2%, others - 5.3% (2013).
- Religions: Judaism - 67.1%, Islam - 25.3%, Christianity - 2.4%, other - 5.2% (2013).
- Currency: new shekel.
- Nearest airport: international airport named after Ben-Gurion (Tel Aviv).
NUMBERS
- Area: 10.3 km2.
- Date of foundation: about 1500 BC. e.
- Population: 47,397 people. (2013).
- Population density: 4601.7 people/km2.
- First mentioned: around 1456 BC. e.
- Height above sea level: from -0.9 to 29.4 m.
- Distance: 23 km north of Haifa.
CLIMATE
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- Mediterranean.
- Average temperature January: +13°С.
- Average July temperature: +26°C.
- Average annual precipitation: 520 mm.
- Relative humidity: 60%.
Acre is considered one of the most ancient cities in the world. It is more than 4000 years old, and over the years it has survived a lot. Alexander the Great fought for it (and successfully), then the Egyptians, Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders, Turks, British, and only in 1948 Acre became entirely the territory of Israel. Such a number of wars forced the construction of a powerful citadel around the city, which protected it and has been perfectly preserved to this day. The British at one time built a prison there, and today the main purpose of the fortress is that it opens gorgeous views to the bay.
Today Acre is a small, bustling Arab city with narrow streets, ancient but well-preserved buildings, markets, an old port, fishmongers and the second largest mosque in the country (the first, of course, in Jerusalem).
How to get to Akko
By bus from Haifa (fare 16 ILS, travel time 35-45 minutes) and Nahariya (8.5 ILS, 10-15 minutes). Trains run from Haifa and Nahariya to Acre. The road from Haifa will take half an hour, the ticket price is 16 ILS, from Nahariya it is only 7 minutes and the ticket will cost 8.5 ILS. Train ride from Tel Aviv - 70 ILS, journey time 1 hour 45 minutes, from Ben Gurion Airport - 44 ILS, journey time two hours.
Prices on the page are as of November 2019.
Public transport in the city is provided by buses, you can also catch a taxi. It is easy to navigate the Old Town on foot.
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Weather in Akko
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Summers are long, warm and dry, and winters are quite mild. Largest quantity precipitation occurs between December and February.
Shopping
The Market of Acre stretches along the main road of the Old City, Market Street, which dates back to Crusader times and crosses Acre from north to south. The market sells fish, vegetables, spices and oriental sweets, and is open throughout the week until 17:00.
The bazaars of the Old Town are of interest. Thus, the Turkish Bazaar, built at the end of the 18th century, is located in the central part, south of the Al-Jazzar Mosque. Nowadays there are tents at the bazaar selling souvenirs for tourists. The bazaar is open to visitors throughout the week until 18:00.
Kitchen
At the old bazaar in Akko, you should definitely try hummus, which is a snack made from chickpea puree, and baklava.
Most restaurants, both expensive and not so expensive, are located along the beach. Hummus Said and Elias Dieb & Sons restaurants serve Middle Eastern cuisine.
Popular hotels in Acre
Entertainment and attractions in Akko
Among the attractions are the walls of Acre, built between 1750 and 1840, and surrounding the city from land and sea; Acre fortress, built in 1750 on the ruins of the Hospitaller monastery. In the fortress, one can especially highlight the dining room, built presumably in 1147-1160, and underground tunnel, connecting the northern wall of the fortress with the port in the south.
Al-Jazzar Mosque, also known as the White Mosque, is one of the largest mosques in Israel, built in 1745 on the ruins of a Templar church.
In Acre, the structures of inns - khans - have been preserved. Khan Al-Umdan was built in 1784, Khan Al-Faranji is the most ancient khan that has survived to this day. And Khan A-Shuarda is in an abandoned state - now the khan’s building is given over to warehouses and garages, but on its territory the tower of the crusaders has been preserved in good condition.
One of the most beautiful attractions in Acre is the Turkish bath, Hamam Al-Basha, built during the Ottoman Empire.
In Acre there is a Templar tunnel, which was built at the end of the 12th century. and connected the Templar fortress, which has not survived to this day, and seaport, located in the east. The length of the tunnel is 350 m.
One of the most beautiful attractions of Acre is the Turkish bath, Hamam Al-Basha, built during the Ottoman Empire by order of Pasha al-Jazzar. To this day, the remains of a water pipeline built on the orders of Suleiman Pasha and stretching along the highway connecting Acre and Nahariya have been preserved. Outside the Old City is the most beautiful synagogue in Israel - Or HaTorah (Light of the Torah).
Maps of Acre
Events
Acre annually celebrates Sukkot or the “Feast of Tabernacles,” one of the main holidays of the Jewish people, when it is customary to live not at home, but in a sukkah (tent) and remember the wanderings of the Jews in the Sinai desert. During Sukkot there is an alternative theater festival.
Historical definition over 5 thousand years ancient city as a point of intersection of international trade routes and diverse cultures led to its inclusion in the list world heritage UNESCO.
City sights
Ancient sights are presented to the attention of city guests.
Old city walls
Tourists inspect the historical walls, the three-stage construction of which took about a century.
1750-1751. A 10-13-meter wall with a width of 1 meter was built, running both from the land side and from the sea.
Interesting fact. 1790. Napoleon besieged the fortress for 3 months, but was unable to capture Acre and lifted the siege.
Until 1801, under the Palestinian ruler Al-Jazzar, new fortification walls, 9 towers were built, and a canal was dug. Suleiman Pasha is strengthening the northern and western defensive lines.
1840. A powerful explosion occurs in the weapons warehouse, destroying the walls protecting from the sea.
Knights' halls
The Monastery of the Hospitallers of St. John partially merges with the city walls thanks to its northern wing, consisting of 9 main rooms (hall of arts, sugar hall, prisoner's hall, etc.). The eastern branch of the structure has a ceremonial hall. The western two-story part served as a barracks for knights.
The southern wing is famous for the refectorium discovered there, built in a combination of Romanesque and Gothic styles. This hall has a vaulted dome supported by three round columns of large diameter.
The ticket costs 20 ILS.
White Mosque Al-Jazzar
From a distance, the white building of the mosque stands out in the sun, second in beauty and significance after Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock. It was built on the orders of Al-Jazzar from Caesarea granite on the site of a Templar church by Greek and Cypriot specialists, subsequently becoming the burial place of the ruler. The walls surrounding the courtyard contain 45 rooms where students and pilgrims lived who studied the Koran.
Interesting fact. A green box brought from Istanbul containing a hair from the beard of the Prophet Muhammad is kept here. Since 1900, this relic has made the mosque especially holy for Muslims. The shrine is demonstrated once every year during Ramadan.
Entrance for tourists - 10 ILS. A scarf will be provided upon entry.
Templar Tunnel
What remains of the unpreserved fortress of the Templar Order in the southeastern territory is a military facility - a tunnel cut under the Pisa Quarter, connecting the west with the east.
1994. During restoration work of the city sewer system, a 350-meter long tunnel was discovered.
1999. It is open to visitors. There are two ways to enter: from the sea and from the old town. The landmarks for tourists are brown signs. Entrance fee - 12 ILS. Entry is permitted multiple times during the day the ticket was purchased.
Inns
The ancient khans, that is, inns, have been preserved. Among them are the following:
- Khan Al-Umdan is a two-level structure surrounding a courtyard area; 32 columns form arched ceilings along the perimeter; in the middle there is a well; above the central entrance rises a tower decorated with a clock mechanism;
- Khan Al-Faranji - the oldest khan; built by ancient merchants from France; location of the Franciscan church, educational institution;
- Khan A-Shuarda - previously there was a boat workshop here, now there are cafes and restaurants; The Crusader tower has been preserved.
Bazaars
The favorable location for the development of trade relations led to the creation of bazaars, some of which have survived to this day. The combination of centuries-old traditions of Jewish, Arab, Turkish cuisines, spices, sweets, coffee attracts guests to Acre to local markets.
- The Turkish bazaar (its origin dates back to the late 18th century) consists of 50 small shops south of the mosque with souvenirs intended for tourists. A favorite place for artists and craftsmen.
- Al-Abyad Bazaar is a single whole of the street and the bazaar building with a high vaulted ceiling. The building material for Al-Abyad was white limestone. Under the Turkish rulers, the market road, running from the then only city gate through the territory of Acre, was of paramount importance.
- During the Crusader period, Bazarnaya Street connected the Hospitaller Gate and the seaport. Today it is the central market, smelling of coffee, spices, and seafood.
Turkish bath
The Hamam Al-Basha museum complex presents the history of the baths of the Ottoman Empire. The visit has multimedia support. Cost - 25 ILS.
Bahai Park
At a distance of 2 kilometers north of Acre (exit no. 4) is the Bahai Park (Baha'i Gardens), a center of Baha'i pilgrimage. The central part is the temple-mausoleum of Bahullah, the founder of the faith. Plants and trees were planted around in compliance with geometric lines and proportions, and architectural forms were created from green spaces.
Interesting fact. Followers of the Baha'i faith around the world pray towards Acre.
Weather in Akko
The Mediterranean climate is attractive to tourists:
- August is the most warm month, air temperature up to + 32°C, average + 26.7°C, temperature sea water+ 25°C;
- January is relatively the coldest month, air temperature up to + 10°C, average + 13.7°C, the rainiest month of the year, most of the precipitation falls (146 mm);
- June is the driest month (0 mm).
How to get there from Haifa
There is no direct flight between Moscow and Acre. Tourists fly to Haifa airport. Then there are 25 kilometers left, which can be overcome in several ways:
- by train, which departs once every hour, fare 15.5 ILS;
- bus route No. 251, 271;
- minibus(orange) (4.5 ILS);
- by car on highway No. 4 or 22;
- a short taxi ride will cost 7.5 ILS.
Excursions and prices for accommodation
It is more profitable for tourists to purchase combined tickets, for example:
- Hall of the Crusaders + Museum contemporary art Okashi + Ethnographic Museum + Tunnel - 27 ILS;
- Hall of the Crusaders + Turkish Baths, including audio guide in Russian - 46 ILS;
- Map of Old Acre - 3 ILS.
Meals (prices are in shekels):
- shwarma (shawarma) - from 25 ILS,
- falafel (deep-fried meatballs) - 7 ILS - 10 ILS,
- grilled fish or meat with side dish - from 40 ILS,
- lunch in a restaurant - from 50 ILS.
Accommodation
| Hotel name | Average price per night |
| Akko Gate Hostel | 87.33 ILS |
| Hl-Akko Hostel | 218.48 ILS |
| Rimonim Palm Beach | 382.10 ILS |
| Acco Beach Hotel | 393.98 ILS |
| Akkotel-Boutique hotel | 600.30 ILS |
| The Efendi Hotel | 1022.30 ILS |
Tourists visiting Israel will be able to lift the veil of secrets historical city Akko, enjoy its architecture, the combination of Turkish, Jewish and Arab cultures.
