Old Akko wall

The Old Akko wall extends across several kilometers with stone bastions positioned at strategic intervals along the perimeter of the ancient Mediterranean port city.

The Ottoman rulers rebuilt these defensive walls in the 18th century, incorporating stones from an earlier Crusader fortress at Atlit to create parallel barriers filled with earth.

The wall structure contains visible elements from multiple civilizations, including Phoenician, Crusader, and Ottoman architectural features that shaped the city's development over centuries.

Visitors can access the wall through designated entrances and follow a guided route that includes observation points offering views of both the Mediterranean Sea and city.

The Western Poterna section contains hidden tunnels that residents used for smuggling supplies during periods of conflict and siege in the 19th century.

Location: Acre

GPS coordinates: 32.91918,35.06671

Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:56