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Haifa is the modern prosperous city; in the last 50 years its population has increased more than twice. Each area of the city is of great interest for travelers and boasts an abundance of interesting cultural centers. The picturesque district of Bat Galim built in the first half of the 20th century is home to the National Maritime Museum. At the edge of the area there is the legendary cave of Elijah the Prophet; a lot of amazing stories and legends are associated with it. A good place to explore is the Lower Town area, where you can see interesting modern buildings and ancient structures. A true piece of modern architecture is the Sail skyscraper; its height is more than 134 meters. The name of the construction speaks for itself, as the outline of a spectacular skyscraper really looks like a sail. Next to it there is the Muslim cemetery and a mosque founded in the era of the Ottoman Empire. Among other attractions of the Lower City, the Railroad Museum with a rich and rewarding collection is worth mentioning. One of the most interesting sights is Adar. Its permanent symbol is Technion, the awesome Institute of Technology opened in 1912. There is also the Haifa Museum of Art, which collection includes more than 7,000 exhibits in the district. It is situated in the important historic building of the early 20th century. Fans of theater would be interested in visiting the local theater and hikers would enjoy the Gan Hapsalim park. You should definitely take a stroll … Read further

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Cultural excursion through Haifa - things to see

You should definitely take a stroll through the picturesque Moshava Germanit district; its main symbols are Templars’ houses. In the second half of the 19th century on the site of the present district a small German settlement was founded. Some old buildings have preserved to this day; they have recently undergone a complete renovation. The Museum of Haifa would tell visitors of the city more about this and … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Fans of shopping also point out Fleamarket, as there are lots of boutiques and shops on its territory. You can buy clothes and gifts at very attractive prices at this market. Fans of nightlife won’t be disappointed too. Despite the fact that Haifa doesn’t feature an abundance of noisy nightclubs, a number of popular bars and restaurants offer an interesting evening program. The Glasgow pub will be … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

The Voila specializes in European dishes; it is one of the most popular dining places in the city. The restaurant features a large selection of homemade cakes and highly artistic desserts, soups and salads. It serves excellent Italian pizza and delicious dishes of French and Swiss cuisine. The Voila restaurant has a decent wine list. Among city's cafes Aroma is worth noting; a large selection of salads and … Open

Traditions and mentality of Haifa

During pre-holiday rituals, the bride and groom are always accompanied by experienced guides who know all the national traditions. Despite the fact that during the wedding ceremony the new married couple has to comply with strict traditions, local weddings have some breadth. The couple can choose the venue to feast; their wedding dresses are limited only by decencies. Before the wedding, the groom has to go … Open

Travel guide to Haifa

In one of the fascinating historical buildings is the Mane Katz Museum located. It is devoted to the famous avant-garde artist's masterpieces. The main exhibits of the museum are famous artist’s paintings drawn in different techniques. The museum also houses the collection of his personal belongings. One of the most unusual cultural venues here is the Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art opened in 1959. The … Open

Advices for travellers

9. At any time of the day taxi service is available for vacationers; you can call the car by phone or stop it on the street. It's worth noting that in the period from 9:00 pm to 5:30 am the night-time tariff is used, so the trip will cost about 25% more than during the day. 8. The most profitable way to call other cities and countries is to use street phone booths. They accept special plastic cards that can be … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in Israel

With the participation of theatricals of Jewish and Arab origin, the “Masrahid” monodrama festival is regularly held in the city of Akko. During the event, festive performances are staged by theater directors from Israel, Palestine and other Arab countries. They often become a launching pad for young actors and are a place for exchange of opinions by famous playwrights. In the process of celebrating, high-level political and societal problems are discussed. Every year, the International Puppet Theater and Film Festival is organized in Holon. The festival unites many puppet shows and films, creative workshops for children and other events. The largest dance event in Israel is the Karmiel Dance Festival, which brings together dancers from all over the world to participate in concerts of ethnic and folkloric dance, classical and modern, jazz, hip-hop, etc. … Open

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