Bahá'í Terraces, Religious terraced gardens on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel
Description
The Bahá'í Terraces consist of nineteen ascending levels on Mount Carmel's northern slope, arranged around a central golden-domed shrine dedicated to a Bahá'í religious figure. Staircases and pathways connect each tier, creating a continuous climbing experience through landscaped gardens.
History
The central shrine was constructed in 1909 to house the remains of a Bahá'í religious leader transported from Iran. The surrounding terraces were added afterward, expanding the site into a larger complex that grew with the movement's development.
Culture
The gardens express Bahá'í beliefs through thoughtful design choices, where Eastern and Western architectural traditions come together in balanced harmony.
Practical
The site opens daily for visitors and offers guided tours in several languages at the main entrance. The layout involves many steps and steep sections, so comfortable walking shoes and a moderate fitness level are helpful.
Did you know?
Each level features different plant species and geometric patterns, with some sections displaying rare regional varieties adapted to the mountain's local environment. Visitors often focus solely on the central shrine and miss these botanical details.
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