Israel
Haifa
Haifa is northern Israel's largest city, a port town on the Mediterranean coast at the foot of Mount Carmel. It's a great place to take in scenery where mountains and sea meet.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
- Best season
- Mar–Jun, Oct–Nov
- Time zone
- Asia/Jerusalem
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Temples & religious sites
Shrine of the Báb
The Shrine of the Báb is a holy site of the Baháʼí Faith on the slopes of Mount Carmel in Haifa, where the remains of the Báb are interred. For Baháʼís, it is considered the second holiest place after the Shrine in Acre.
Nature
Haifa Bay
Haifa Bay sits on Israel's Mediterranean coast and is home to the country's only natural harbor. It's a pleasant spot for a stroll along the shoreline, taking in the coastal scenery.
Heritage & monuments
Bahá'í World Centre buildings
The site where the Baháʼí Faith's holy places and world administrative institutions are gathered, comprising offices, a library, shrines, and other buildings. Beautifully landscaped gardens and terraces surround the complex, making it a pleasant place to stroll.
Parks & gardens
Bahá'í Terraces
These terraced gardens climb the slope of Mount Carmel in Haifa and rank among Israel's most popular attractions. Centered on the Shrine of the Báb on the middle terrace, the 19 terraces offer beautiful views as you make your way up or down.
Temples & religious sites
Stella Maris Monastery
A Catholic monastery on the slopes of Mount Carmel in Haifa, home to Discalced Carmelite friars. It's a peaceful place to explore quietly.
Temples & religious sites
Mahmood Mosque
The Mahmood Mosque stands in the Kababir district on Mount Carmel in Haifa. As the first Ahmadiyya mosque in the Arab world, it also serves as the community's Middle East headquarters.
Museums & galleries
Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
Located atop Mount Carmel in Haifa, this museum is the only institution in the Middle East dedicated to collecting and exhibiting Japanese art. Since opening in 1959, it has showcased a diverse range of Japanese artworks.
Shopping & districts
Bat Galim
A neighborhood on the Mediterranean coast at the foot of Mount Carmel in Haifa, known for its promenade and sandy beach. It's a great place to enjoy sea views while walking along the seaside path.
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