Haifa: the Third Largest City in the State of Israel by Mackenzie Landi February 2, 2024 February 2, 2024 Haifa stands today as the third largest city in the State of Israel. Known by a copious number of other names throughout its 3,000-year history, the city’s reputation has grown tremendously in recent years as an industrialized giant and a cultural hub within the Holy Land. With a population of nearly 270,000, this bustling city is quite the experience for anyone willing to take the time to visit. Haifa is a port city in northern Israel built in tiers extending from the Mediterranean up the north slope of Mount Carmel. The most iconic site in Haifa is the immaculately landscaped terraces of the Bahá’í Gardens and, at their heart, the gold-domed Shrine of the Báb. At the foot of the gardens lies the German Colony, with shops, galleries, and restaurants in nineteenth-century buildings. The coast of Haifa features a promenade leading to beautiful beaches—often filled with sun-bathers—on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea. Haifa is one of Israel’s major seaports for both freight and passenger ships. Haifa Cable Cars are quite distinctive. The trio of orange balls—the cable cars—can be seen going up and down the mountain from many areas in Haifa. The Stella Maris Monastery is a Catholic Christian monastery located on the slopes of Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. The main church inside the Stella Maris Monastery is said to contain the Cave of Elijah, a grotto associated with the biblical prophet Elijah. The beautiful dome of Stella Maris in Haifa is filled with colorful paintings done on motifs of major events of the Old and New Testament. Plan your next trip to Israel! Email Cindy at cindy@israeladvantagetours.com or visit www.israeladvantagetours.com to make your trip of a lifetime a reality! Originally posted at www.israeladvantagetours.com Comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail previous post Abba Eban next post Bridges With Music: 95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time You may also like Revitalized Northern Israel Park Now Accessible to All April 25, 2024 Israel: Masada | a Rich Tapestry of History... April 25, 2024 Masada April 25, 2024 Dead Sea April 20, 2024 Beit She’an: A National Park with a long... April 19, 2024 Donating Life-saving Gear to Southern Emergency Teams April 18, 2024 Everything You Need to Know About the Israel... April 18, 2024 The Great Sphinx—The Stuff of Legend, The Wonder... April 12, 2024 Fixing the Farms Hamas Ruined, Readying Them for... April 12, 2024 Mount of Temptation April 11, 2024