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I would like to visit Israel, which city between Jaffa and Haifa will you recommend most? |
Travel Info Taking in consideration the people, the environment, beauty, technology... Ty! Travel Tips i would visit both as they are about a 2 hour drive from each other. both has differant things to offer, haifa places pf interest are HAIFA UNIVERSITY KABABIR A village integrated in the city of Haifa, populated by Moslem inhabitants belonging to the Ahmedi sect.GAN HA'EM "Mother's Park" is situated in the Carmel Center and offers a promenade, lovely lawns, a children play area and cafes. During the summer open air concerts and performances are held in the park. The Zoo, the Zoological Institute and the Schtekelis Museum of Prehistory are also to be found in the Gardens. THE SCULPTURE GARDEN A beautiful setting for 22 bronze statues donated to the city by the scupltress Ursula Malbin. The garden perfectly combines art and nature and overlooks the Bay area and the Galilee landscape. Address: Zionut Avenue, Haifa. The garden is open during daylight hours and entrance is free THE BAHAI SHRINE This beautiful golden-domed Shrine is located on Mt. Carmel, the site of the Adminsistraative and Spiritual Center of the Baha'i Shrine. The remains of Said Ali Muhammad, one of the two founders of the Bahai religion are buried inside the Shrine. The spectacular Bahai Gardens, planted in 1909 and nurtured ever since surround the Shrine, by comparison, the interior of the Shrine has been done with utmost simplicity THE GERMAN COLONY A number of period styled houses still survive from the time German Templars settled in Haifa. Dating from 1868, many of the houses are located on Ben Gurion Avenue and in the immediate vicinity. The lovely houses and courtyards tell us of the Templars lifestyle. Many restaurants now exist in the area THE STELLA MARIS CHURCH AND MONASTERY An impressive Church of the Carmelite Order, it serves as a pilgrimage center. The Church also houses a collection of antiquities. Elijah the Prophet's cave is located nearby. The monastery served as a hospital for Napoleon's soldiers and a monument to French soldiers was erected in front of the Church. THE STELLA MARIS CHURCH AND MONASTERY An impressive Church of the Carmelite Order, it serves as a pilgrimage center. The Church also houses a collection of antiquities. Elijah the Prophet's cave is located nearby. The monastery served as a hospital for Napoleon's soldiers and a monument to French soldiers was erected in front of the Church. THE HAIFA FUNICULAR Take the funicular from Stella Maris to the Bat Galim Promenade and back again for a spectacular view of the Carmel and the sea THE REMEMBRANCE GARDEN A Garden for the remembrance of Haifa's citizens who fell in the line of duty in the Israel Defence Forces. It is located opposite the Haifa City Hall. THE DRUZE VILLAGES The Usfiya and Daliat-el-Carmel Druze villages are located on the Carmel summit. In the center of Daliat-el-Carmel you can find a colorful market jaffa is part of tel aviv, which is a very modern city, the old jaffa is what you probably refering to Old Jaffa has since become one of Israel's foal tourist attractions. It is filled with artists' quarters, studios and art galleries. Shops catering for Judaica, archaeology, jewelry aid art, line its narrow alleys which are named after the signs of the Zodiac. Old Jaffa has since become one of Israel's foal tourist attractions. It is filled with artists' quarters, studios and art galleries. Shops catering for Judaica, archaeology, jewelry aid art, line its narrow alleys which are named after the signs of the Zodiac. The port of Jaffa, (the sole port at the time) served as the point of entry for the increased Jewish immigration which came to resettle the land. The Jews suffered from pogroms and persecution at the hands of the Arabs. The attacks reached a peak shortly before the declaration of the State of Israel in May 1948. Jewish defensive actions led to the flight of most of the city's Arabs, and shortly after that part of the city was settled by impoverished Jewish families whom the war had left homeless. The poverty of the population threatened the continuation of active life in Jaffa as a thriving city. In 1968, the Government of Israel and the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality decided to establish a corporation for the Development of Old Jaffa, entrusting to it the task of averting the total destruction of Old Jaffa's glorious past. Visitors from both Israel and abroad enjoy dining in its unique restaurants or simply wandering around. People seem to gaze in fascination at the sight of the ancient Port and the rocks, and some are dumbstruck by the beauty of Jaffa harbor set against the back drop of the city of Tel Aviv -the first Jewish city in modern times - a vital, dynamic and vibrant metropolis that never sleeps - and which has grown out of Jaffa. Old Jaffa in itself is a quaint city, more picturesque than ever, with romantic paths and gardens. All this, together with the Mediterranean's sun-drenched waves and the special lighting effects at night, serve to excite and arouse the senses and the soul. Others Why don't you visit Gaza and the west bank and see how Israel Oppresses the Palestinians., that will be a more enlightening and educational experience. natania Crayzed, What about the most spectacular sight in Haifa, none like that world wide its the Bahai Gardens, I am amazed you forgot it. Anyway Between Jaffa and Haifa is Tel Aviv one of the liveliest cities in the world, lots to do and see, Cesarea with its phenomenal excavations, maybe visit a kibbutz on the way? Walk along the coast in Nataniya. Bert i was going to answer the same as u did Thumbs Up!!!!!! I recommend what bert recommends Long live palestine No to occupation Jaffa, near Tel Aviv, is busy and has older buildings, with many shops and tourists. I love Haifa, because it's a beautiful, serene city that is set on a hill, and even has a subway that goes uphill. Haifa has Technion University, which is like their MIT. Near Haifa are some caves that have remains of both human and Neanderthal settlement, from about 100,000 years ago. In between the cities is Caesarea, a Roman port, with nearby Frankish Kingdom ruins. North, towards Lebanon, is Acre, which is another Crusader town with well-preserved ruins. you should visit both!!! trust me!! they are beautiful and unique |
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