Baha'i Gardens Staircase, Religious garden staircase on Mount Carmel, Haifa, Israel.
The garden features nineteen symmetrical terraces extending up Mount Carmel's northern slope, incorporating 1,500 steps toward the Haifa port.
Following the Bab's execution in 1850, his remains arrived in Haifa in 1909, leading to the construction of the shrine within these gardens.
The gardens form part of the Bahai World Center, drawing numerous international visitors while maintaining strict preservation of religious traditions.
Visitors can access specific sections through guided tours at 87 Hatzionut Avenue or view the gardens from the balcony at 61 Yefe Nof Street.
The irrigation system operates through computerized controls that adjust water distribution based on weather conditions across all nineteen terraces.
Location: Haifa
GPS coordinates: 32.81457,34.98708
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:59
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