Top sigths of Israel
Israel is not only a beautiful country that attracts tourists and pilgrims of different religions, but also home to some greatest sanctuaries in the world. The best way to start your exploration of the country is to visit Jerusalem. This city is home to holy shrines of the three main religions in the world. Christians come to kneel down to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Judaism followers visit Jerusalem to see Wailing Wall and Muslim people come to see The Dome of the Rock. Besides religious sanctuaries, there are several art galleries, museums and exhibitions in the city. Yad Vashem is one of the most famous museums in the city. It was open in 1953 in the memory of Jewish people who were killed during the Second World War. Nowadays, the museum exhibits numerous sculptures and pictures, and often hosts different modern art exhibitions. … OpenChapters of the guide to Acre
Shopping, streets and outlets
The historic city center is the most interesting destination for shopping. There are many artisan workshops in this part of Acre-Akko. The Old Town is also the location of the most interesting and colorful market in the city. This is the place where visitors can find the most popular local goods. Popular spices, sweets, and artworks made by local masters – visitors can find all these and more. Besides them, there … Open
Attractions and active leisure
How about relaxing in a casual setting and watching football? For this purpose, visit Exit, a popular bar that attracts local youth and sports fans. Besides a great choice of beer, cocktails, and signature snacks, the bar broadcasts the most popular sports events. On the days when there are no important football matches, the bar’s staff connects game consoles to TVs and offers visitors to play and have fun … Open
Cultural excursion through Acre - things to see
Citadel of Acre, which was built in the mid-18th century, is considered the main historic symbol of the city. This is a large architectural complex surrounded by impenetrable stone walls. Archaeological studies discovered that the first constructions on the site of the citadel were built by the Templars. The citadel that we can see today was built on the ruins. The underground part of the complex is the only … Open
Acre sightseeing
The cuisine of the city of Acre in Israel is a combination of several cultures: Sephardic cuisine famous for its spicy and fragrant dishes, and Ashkenazi cuisine that is more popular with European nations. Jewish people prefer to eat kosher food. Having visited one of local kosher restaurants, you will not find food that contains pork and shell-fish. Needless to say that fans of other cuisines of the world – … Open