Haifa, Port city in northern Israel
Description
The city extends across Mount Carmel slopes, containing numerous neighborhoods from sea level up to 475 meters elevation with views of the Mediterranean Sea.
History
The settlement dates back to the Late Bronze Age with Tell Abu Hawam port, later controlled by Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders, and British forces.
Culture
The German Colony district features stone buildings from 1868, established by the German Templar Society near the current port area.
Practical
The Carmelit, Israel's only underground transit system, connects six stations through Mount Carmel, operating Sunday through Thursday from morning until evening.
Did you know?
The Bahai Gardens include 19 terraces that stretch one kilometer up Mount Carmel, featuring geometric flower beds and water fountains at different levels.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Haifa Subdistrict).
Sail Tower
508 m
St. Elijah Cathedral
343 m
St. Louis the King Cathedral, Haifa
242 m
Al Jarina mosque
453 m
Melkite Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Akka
354 m
Haifa Old Commercial Centre
155 m
Haifa Museum of Art
695 m
House of Grace, Haifa
389 m
Archeparchy of Haifa and the Holy Land
238 m
Hall of Justice, Haifa
576 m
בית הכנסת הדרת קודש
358 m
Plumer Square
347 mBurj E-Salam
581 m
Dagon Museum
418 m
Haifa City Museum
674 m
Beit Haam
694 mExodus monument
353 m
Al Zaghir Mosque, Haifa
670 mHaneviim stairs
462 m
Beit Yordey Ha'yam
460 m
May
537 m
Maale Hashihrur Street
709 mBeit Cris
677 m
Beit Pros
688 mThe (old) District Court House
635 mבית עזיז כ'יאט
693 mMosaic
558 mKhayat Buildings, Haifa
28 m
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes