Bahá'í Terraces, Religious terraced gardens on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel
The Bahá'í Terraces feature nineteen successive levels ascending Mount Carmel's northern slope, centered around the golden-domed Shrine of the Báb.
The Shrine of the Báb received its initial construction in 1909 to house the remains of the Prophet-Herald, following their transportation from Iran.
The gardens represent the Bahá'í Faith principles through careful architectural design, combining Eastern and Western elements into a harmonious composition.
Visitors can access the gardens daily from 9 AM to 5 PM through the main entrance at Hatzionut 80, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
Each of the nineteen terraces contains distinct plant species and geometric patterns, creating different landscapes that extend for one kilometer up Mount Carmel.
Part of: Shrine of the Báb
Website: https://ganbahai.org.il/he
GPS coordinates: 32.81440,34.98690
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:19
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