Culture of Haifa. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Haifa is the modern prosperous city; in the last 50 years its population has increased more than twice. Each area of ​​the city is of great interest for travelers and boasts an abundance of interesting cultural centers. The picturesque district of Bat Galim built in the first half of the 20th century is home to the National Maritime Museum. At the edge of the area there is the legendary cave of Elijah the Prophet; a lot of amazing stories and legends are associated with it.

A good place to explore is the Lower Town area, where you can see interesting modern buildings and ancient structures. A true piece of modern architecture is the Sail skyscraper; its height is more than 134 meters. The name of the construction speaks for itself, as the outline of a spectacular skyscraper really looks like a sail.

Next to it there is the Muslim cemetery and a mosque founded in the era of the Ottoman Empire. Among other attractions of the Lower City, the Railroad Museum with a rich and rewarding collection is worth mentioning. One of the most interesting sights is Adar. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Its permanent symbol is Technion, the awesome Institute of Technology opened in 1912. There is also the Haifa Museum of Art, which collection includes more than 7,000 exhibits in the district. It is situated in the important historic building of the early 20th century. Fans of theater would be interested in visiting the local theater and hikers would enjoy the Gan Hapsalim park.

You should definitely take a stroll through the picturesque Moshava Germanit district; its main symbols are Templars’ houses. In the second half of the 19th century on the site of the present district a small German settlement was founded. Some old buildings have preserved to this day; they have recently undergone a complete renovation. The Museum of Haifa would tell visitors of the city more about this and other important historical events. The area of ​​Carmel with its legendary monastery of the Carmelites is also worth noting. The nearby Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art will diversify the excursion program.