Akko Underwater Archaeology
Dive the underwater archaeological sites of Akko harbor, where 3,000 years of maritime history lie beneath the Mediterranean surface, from Phoenician anchors to Crusader warships and Ottoman cannon.
Napoleon Siege and Military History
Follow the story of the famous 1799 siege of Akko when Napoleon Bonaparte failed to take the city, his Egyptian campaign stalling before the walls that Jazzar Pasha and British naval officer Sidney Smith successfully defended.
Akko Mixed City and Community Life
Experience Akko as a living mixed Arab-Jewish city, one of Israel five officially designated mixed cities, where ancient history and contemporary coexistence challenges create a complex and fascinating urban reality.
Ottoman Akko Heritage
Explore the Ottoman layer of Akko history, from Jazzar Pasha remarkable building program to the hammam, mosque, and market that made Akko one of the most important cities in the 18th century Ottoman empire.
Bahai Shrine of Bahaullah at Bahji
Visit the Shrine of Bahaullah at Bahji, north of Akko, the holiest place on earth for the Bahai faith, where the founder of the religion is buried in a garden sanctuary surrounded by formal Persian gardens.
Akko Market and Arab Cuisine
Explore the vibrant market of Akko old city and taste the extraordinary Arab-Israeli seafood cuisine that has made this port city a pilgrimage destination for food lovers throughout Israel.
Akko Old City Walls and Ramparts
Walk the UNESCO-listed Old City of Akko, circumnavigating the sea walls built by the Ottoman governor Jazzar Pasha that withstood Napoleon's 1799 siege, with extraordinary views over the harbor and Haifa Bay.
Crusader Underground City
Descend into the extraordinary underground Crusader city of Akko, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Knights Hospitaller built a vast complex of halls, tunnels, and chambers beneath the streets of the medieval port.