Akko Travel Guide

The old city of Akko or Acre is a walled city on the northern shores of the bay of Haifa. Its fortifications and ports bear witness to the long history of conquests and empires. On its present site, Akko possesses an extensive history and a fine blending of cultures from the Israelites to Romans, and from the Greeks to Arabs. The city houses the Shrine of the Baha'u'llah recognized by the UNESCO as one of the World Heritage sites on account of its extraordinary historical importance. A visit to its Old Fortress...