The many faces of Haifa. Israel is a country that combines Judaic traditions and European culture

In Israel, there are a lot of beautiful cities, interesting not only for their delightful landscapes and favorable climate, but also for their cultural heritage and historical past. Not in vain millions of tourists and pilgrims from all over the world come to the country every year. The largest and northern city of Haifa is considered the cultural and industrial center of the region. Israel prepared for foreigners many unusual sights, and some of them are located exactly in this place. The city has a long history: it was founded by the Romans, and in the XIX century became one of the largest ports of the country.

Haifa is divided into several parts: office, business and shopping areas. It has a very good location. Being near Tel Aviv, it is connected by railway to Jerusalem, Netanya, Nahariya. The third place in the country is occupied by Haifa. Israel can be proud of such a beautiful and rich resort located on the slopes of Mount Carmel right on the Mediterranean coast. In the city together live together Arabs and Jews, there are many immigrants from the CIS.

Despite the fact that there is a port in Haifa, many industrial enterprises operate here. And first of all this is a resort. Therefore, there are a huge number of bars, nightclubs, discos, cinemas and other places of entertainment. Local attractions will not allow to be bored, and many tourists in pursuit of new impressions purchase tours to Israel. Haifa is significantly different from other cities, most of the population here leads a European way of life, and the norms of Judaism are greatly relaxed. While throughout the country Saturday is considered a day off, most entertainment and urban transport work here.

For Baha'is, this is the most important city in Israel. Haifa is the site of the World Bahá'í Center, therefore, believers from all over the world come here. The Bahai temple with the tomb of the founder of the faith and the Persian Gardens are included in the UNESCO heritage list. For all this unearthly beauty, pilgrims are courting absolutely free of charge. On the main city landmark can look everyone, only for believers and ordinary tourists there are two different entrances.

Tourists with different desires and opportunities will certainly satisfy the city of Haifa. Israel is struck by the beauty of nature, and to get to know it better, it is worth visiting the Carmel National Park, which is located on the territory of 10 000 hectares. Lovers of antiquity can participate in the present archaeological excavations in Tel-Shikmon. By the way, the city of Haifa is very sensitive to the historical past.

Israel is home to a huge number of museums, many of them are in this city. In Haifa you can get acquainted with modern and ancient art, ethnography, visit the oldest institute in the country, look at the private Japanese collection, exhibits of the Stone Age. It is very interesting to spend time in the Mother's Garden, where birds and animals live in natural conditions, in the Garden of Sculptures, where an unforgettable view of the sea and the Lower city opens from the viewing platforms.