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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HaifaHaifa - Wikipedia

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   Haifa is the third-largest city in Israel and a major seaport on the Mediterranean coast. It has a rich and diverse history, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a high-tech industry.

2. www.britannica.com › place › HaifaHaifa | Israel, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   1 day ago · Haifa is a cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast, with a rich history and diverse culture. Learn about its geography, industries, attractions, and role in the Palestine war and the Bahāʾī faith.

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4. www.touristisrael.com › haifaHaifa - Tourist Israel

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   Haifa is Israel's third largest city, with a diverse population and a stunning location on Mount Carmel. Learn about its attractions, such as the Bahai Gardens, the German Colony, and the museums, and how to tour it from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem.

5. www.touristisrael.com › what-to-do-in-haifaWhat to do in Haifa - Tourist Israel

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   Discover the attractions and activities of Haifa, the third-largest city in Israel and a gateway to the north. Explore the Bahai Gardens, the German Colony, the museums, the beaches and more.

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   What is Haifa famous for?

   • Haifa’s petroleum refineries date from 1939 and its steam-driven power plant (the first of its kind in Israel) from 1934. Haifa also has the only subway in Israel, the Carmelit, dating from 1959. Persian Gardens and Bahāʾī shrine overlooking the port of Haifa, Israel. Seat of the Universal House of Justice, Mount Carmel, Haifa, Israel.

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   Is Haifa a good place to visit in Israel?

   • Haifa, beautifully located on the Mediterranean shoreline and Israel’s third-largest city, is a must-visit destination. It is a treasure trove of history and spectacular sights that should not be missed by tourists. Haifa is not always on a tourist’s list, but it offers many attractions.

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   Who ruled Haifa?

   • Over the millennia, the Haifa area has changed hands: being conquered and ruled by the Canaanites, Israelites, Phoenicians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Hasmoneans, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders, Ottomans, and the British. During the Battle of Haifa in the 1948 Palestine war, most of the city's Arab population fled or were expelled.

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   Where is Haifa located?

   • That year, the city became part of the then-newly-established state of Israel. As of 2016 [update], the city is a major seaport located on Israel's Mediterranean coastline in the Bay of Haifa covering 63.7 km 2 (24.6 sq mi). It lies about 90 km (56 mi) north of Tel Aviv and is the major regional center of northern Israel.

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7. www.lonelyplanet.com › mediterranean-coast › haifaHaifa travel - Lonely Planet | Israel, Middle East

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   • Baha’i Gardens. These formal gardens flowing down 19 steep terraces to a resplendent domed shrine – the final resting place of the prophet-herald of the Baha’i faith –…
   • Hecht Museum. This university campus museum showcases engrossing archaeological finds such as well-restored mosaics and troves of ancient coins, but the pièce de…
   • Stella Maris Carmelite Monastery. The Carmelite Order was established in the late 12th century when Crusader-era pilgrims, inspired by the prophet Elijah, opted for a hermitic life on the…
   • Clandestine Immigration & Naval Museum. Using a series of powerful video testimonials, this fascinating museum showcases the Zionist Movement’s determined efforts to infiltrate Jewish refugees…

8. www.tripadvisor.ca › Attractions-g293982THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Haifa - Tripadvisor

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   Top Things to Do in Haifa, Israel: See Tripadvisor's 52,828 traveller reviews and photos of Haifa tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in Haifa.

9. israel.travel › haifaHaifa - Visit Israel

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   Haifa is Israel’s third-largest city, Israel’s chief port and home to 400,000. Draped around the slopes of biblical Mount Carmel, it is a 100-year-old city whose importance burgeoned in the 1920’s and 1930’s as Britain followed its League of Nations mandate over Palestine to create a Jewish homeland. The bustling lower Carmel ...