Things to do in German Colony

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Haifa Museum of Art
German Colony
Haifa Museum of Art
Haifa Museum of Art
Haifa Museum of Art

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1. Haifa Port

The Haifa Port is a vast marina that stretches along a large part of Haifa’s northeastern coastline. Built around a deep-water harbor, it’s a hub of enormous trawlers, yachts and cruise ships. Travel in ferries from this huge port to exotic destinations across the Mediterranean Sea.
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View the cargo and cruise ships scuttling around the largest seaport in Israel from the viewpoint at the top of Mount Carmel.

2. Baha'i Gardens

The Bahá’í Gardens is the Haifa section of a set of parks spread across several Middle Eastern locations. A glorious shrine and monuments decorate its spectacular landscaped grounds, while its hilly peak provides views of the entire city. Admire the luminescent colors of the floral displays draping the hillside.
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Baha\'i Gardens

3. Akko Harbor

From the classical age to the medieval era and beyond, Akko Harbor, also known as Ze’ev Frid Marina, has played a key role in the social and industrial development of the city. See busy fishermen and their boats against a backdrop of the old district’s walls and the tall Khan al-Umdan clock tower. Snap photos of these glorious vestiges, well-preserved after many centuries.
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Akko Harbor

4. Bat Galim beach

As one of the liveliest strands around the bustling city, Bat Galim Beach is backed by numerous shops, cafés and restaurants. It stands in a serene neighborhood and invites you to soak up the sun on its sandy strip. Stroll along the scenic promenade that runs along the back of the beach and do some people-watching around the popular bay.
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Bat Galim beach

5. Stella Maris Monastery

The Stella Maris Monastery is a 19th-century religious institute with an important place in the history of Haifa. It is the world headquarters of the Carmelite Order, a branch of Catholicism that originated here on Mount Carmel. Spot the emblem of the order marking the top of the entrance to the monastery.
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Stella Maris Monastery

6. Quiet Beach

As its name suggests, Quiet Beach is a place of tranquility and refuge from the hubbub of the busy Haifa city center. The beach’s protected bay generally has calm water that resembles a swimming pool, making it ideal for families with young children. Bring goggles and other swimming wear and go for a relaxing swim in the pleasant sea.
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Quiet Beach

7. Hamam al- Basha Turkish Bath

Built by the Ottomans, the Hamam al-Basha Turkish Bath is an 18th-century site whose history is told via fun and informative videos. The public bathhouse has an opulent interior, with elaborate marble floors and a mosaic of ceramic tiles. Follow in the footsteps of affluent Ottomans as you amble through the site’s majestic halls.
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Statues of visitors and spirits of former bath attendants tell the story of this grandiose bathhouse through multimedia presentations.

8. Haifa Museum of Art

The Haifa Museum of Art is the area’s principal gallery devoted to modern works. Having been started several decades ago in the City Hall, the museum is today beautifully laid out within the historic walls of a stone building dating back to the 1930s. Study the myriad pieces of Israeli and international contemporary art that adorn the galleries.
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Haifa Museum of Art

What to do in German Colony

Popular places to visit

Haifa Port

Haifa Port

View the cargo and cruise ships scuttling around the largest seaport in Israel from the viewpoint at the top of Mount Carmel.

Haifa Port
Baha\'i Gardens

Baha'i Gardens

Elegant terraces and sculptures stand beside the colorful floral layouts and palm tree rows in the enormous Hanging Gardens of Haifa that commemorate the Báb.

Baha'i Gardens
Bat Galim beach

Bat Galim beach

A children’s playground and consistent waves keep the kids amused, while a cable car provides panoramic views of the whole area.

Bat Galim beach
Stella Maris Monastery

Stella Maris Monastery

Perched on the side of Mount Carmel, the founding convent of the Carmelite Order has scenic coastal views and an ornate interior filled with biblical imagery.

Stella Maris Monastery
Quiet Beach

Quiet Beach

Calm waters in the bay provide ideal swimming and stand-up paddling conditions on a beach where men and women are segregated.

Quiet Beach
Dado Zamir Beach

Dado Zamir Beach

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

Dado Zamir Beach
Sculpture Garden

Sculpture Garden

Bronze sculptures of children, adults and animals adorn this tranquil tree-laden park whose summit offers spectacular vistas of the coast.

Sculpture Garden
Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art

Panorama Street

Enjoy an outing to Panorama Street during your stay in Haifa. Wander the gardens and waterfront in the area.

Panorama Street
Haifa Museum of Art

Haifa Museum of Art

Painting, sculpture and video are among the forms bringing contemporary works to life in one of the largest art museums in Israel.

Haifa Museum of Art
Bat Galim beach

Haifa