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PLACES OF INTEREST:

HAIFA UNIVERSITY
Haifa University is situated on one of the Carmel peaks, 480m. above sea level. It is outstanding for its modern planning and three graduated buildings. For spectacular views of Haifa and the Bay area, visit the lookout point in the Eshkol Tower, the University’s main building. The University also houses an art gallery with works displayed by artists, victims of the holocaust. A tour of the site includes the Visitors Center where a film is shown and a call at the Reuben and Edith Hecht Archaeological Museum. The entrance and guiding at the Museum – free.
– Address: Abba Hushi Road, Mount Carmel, Haifa. Coordinate your visit in advance with the Visitors Center at 04-8240097 Open:
Sundays — Thursdays 08:00 – 15:00 Buses: 24, 36, 37, 191, 192.

THE TECHNION ISRAEL’S TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
The Technion is located in the Neve Sha’anan neighborhood. This institution for higher technological studies is famous worldwide for its scientific achievements. The Coler Visitors Center screens a film on the Technion’s history. Address: Technion City, Neve Sha’anan, Haifa. The Coler Center is open: Sundays – Thursdays 08:00-14:00. Fridays: 08:00-12:00. Closed on Saturdays. Tel: 04-8320664/8 .Free entrance. Buses: 17, 19.

KABABIR
A village integrated in the city of Haifa, populated by Moslem inhabitants belonging to the Ahmedi sect. Opposed to all forms of coercion aggression or violence, they believe that Islam should be spread by information and by persuasion. The Mahmoud Mosque is situated in the village center. Buses: 34 – from the Carmel Center.

THE ZOO AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS
The Zoo and the Botanical Gardens are situated in Gan-Ha’em in the Carmel Center. The Zoo has a variety of animal species and some lovely secluded spots. Also visit the Botanical Gardens and the Nature Museum, where you can view stuffed animals and a rare collection of live snakes Address: Gan Ha’em, Carmel Center, Haifa. Open during: July – August – Sundays – Thursdays 08:00 – 18:00; the rest of the year: 08:00 – 16:00; Fridays 08:00 — 13:00
Saturdays 09:00 – 16:00. Phone: 04-8372886, 372390
Buses: 21, 22, 23, 28, 37 or the Carmelit.

GAN HA’EM
“Mother’s Park” is situated in the Carmel Center and offers a promenade, lovely lawns, a children play area and cafes. During the summer open air concerts and performances are held in the park. The Zoo, the Zoological Institute and the Schtekelis Museum of Prehistory are also to be found in the Gardens.

THE SCULPTURE GARDEN
A beautiful setting for 22 bronze statues donated to the city by the scupltress Ursula Malbin. The garden perfectly combines art and nature and overlooks the Bay area and the Galilee landscape. Address: Zionut Avenue, Haifa. The garden is open during daylight hours and entrance is free. Buses: 22, 23, 25, 26.

THE BAHAI SHRINE
This beautiful golden-domed Shrine is located on Mt. Carmel, the site of the Adminsistraative and Spiritual Center of the Baha’i Shrine. The remains of Said Ali Muhammad, one of the two founders of the Bahai religion are buried inside the Shrine. The spectacular Bahai Gardens, planted in 1909 and nurtured ever since surround the Shrine, by comparison, the interior of the Shrine has been done with utmost simplicity. Address; Zionut Avenue. Haifa. The Bahai Shrine Open: Sunday – Friday and Saturday 09:00-12:00. The Bahai Shrine Gardens open: Sunday – Friday and Saturday 09:00-17:00. Phone: 04-8358358. Buses:22, 23,25,26.

THE GERMAN COLONY
A number of period styled houses still survive from the time German Templars settled in Haifa. Dating from 1868,
many of the houses are located on Ben Gurion Avenue and
in the immediate vicinity.
The lovely houses and courtyards tell us of the Templars lifestyle. Many restaurants now exist in the area.

THE STELLA MARIS CHURCH AND MONASTERY
An impressive Church of the Carmelite Order, it serves as a pilgrimage center. The Church also houses a collection
of antiquities. Elijah the Prophet’s cave is located nearby. The monastery served as a hospital for Napoleon’s soldiers and a monument to French soldiers was erected in front of the Church. Address. Stella Maris Rd. Open all week: 08:30-13:30 and 15:00-18:00. Phone: 04-8337758. Entry free. Buses: 25, 26, 27, 30, 31.

ELIJAH’S CAVE
The focal point of Elijah the Prophet’s activity, the cave has since become a pilgrimage site for believers of the three main religions. Visitors and pilgrims alike have recorded many inscriptions on the cave’s walls, including Greek names and a Menorah. Address: 230 Allenby St. Haifa. Open: during July & August – Sunday to Thursday 08:00-18:00. Friday 08;00-12;45.
The rest of the year: Sunday-Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-12:45. Buses: 3, 5, 43, 44, 45.

THE HAIFA FUNICULAR
Take the funicular from Stella Maris to the Bat Galim Promenade and back again for a spectacular
view of the Carmel and the sea. Address: Stella Maris or Bat Galim Funicular Stations, Haifa. Open: during the summer months — Sunday to Thursday & Saturday 09:00-23:00, Friday 09:00-14:00. Closed on Fridays in winter. Telephone: 04-8335970. Buses to Bat Galim Station: 3a 41,42, to the Stella Maris Station: 25, 26, 27, 30, 31.

THE REMEMBRANCE GARDEN
A Garden for the remembrance of Haifa’s citizens who fell in the line of duty in the Israel Defence Forces. It is located opposite the Haifa City Hall. Address: Hassan Shukri Street, Haifa. Buses: 15, 16, 19, 21, 37 or the Carmelit.

THE DRUZE VILLAGES
The Usfiya and Daliat-el-Carmel Druze villages are located on the Carmel summit. In the center of Daliat-el-Carmel you can find a colorful market, open daily except Fridays. Buses: 192, at 13:00, 14:05, 15:15, hours. For organised tours, please contact 04-8390125.

MUHRAKA
A Carmelite monastery situated on the site where according to tradition, Elijah the Prophet fought and defeated the prophets of Baal. Located just past the Druze Villages. Bus 192 to Daliat-el-Carmel village and from there by service taxi.

BEIT OREN – HORSERIDING CENTER
A horse ranch offering riding lessons for beginners or outrides on different routes on mount Carmel for the more experienced rider, Situated near Kibbutz Beit Oren junction, there is a restaurant at the site. Tractor rides and Jeeps tour
can also be arranged.

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Experience Delicious Vegan Cuisine at Umm Kulthum Hummus Bar in Haifa

Looking for a vegan restaurant in Haifa? Umm Kulthum Hummus Bar is the place to go! Our menu is inspired by nature and filled with fresh, plant-based ingredients. From hand-crafted soybeans to Portobello Shawarma Hummus and Vegan Lahmajoon, we offer a variety of tasty dishes. Our restaurant is located on Sderot Moriah in Carmel and welcomes families for a culinary coexistence. Come and experience the colors, tastes, and smells of our healthy cuisine today. Don't forget to try our delicious vegan desserts! Umm Kulthum Haifa vegan restaurant offers a menu with a variety of vegan dishes. They serve salads, dips, pita sandwiches, and hummus dishes. Their hummus menu includes various options like hummus Esli, hummus Sabah, hummus Paul, hummus Kolthom, and hummus Portobello. They also offer hot dishes like roasted cauliflower, mix mushrooms, lentil sweet potato and rocket, and others. They have a children's meal option as well.

The Dor Tantura resort and Dor Beach

The Dor resort is located at the foot of Carmel on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in front of an island chain of natural islands surrounded with a stunning view of white sand and a chain of blue lagoons. One of the historical places in Israel is Dor, formerly an important port and fishing town, which has a lot of remains from previous periods. The Dor resort village includes a beach within walking distance of the holiday apartments, a promenade, green lawns, an amphitheater, a children's club, a beach restaurant, a fishing harbor, and seating areas. In front of the Mediterranean Sea, near the chain of natural and magical islands of the Dor coast, the Dor resort lies at the foot of Carmel. Among the apartments and holiday rooms available at the Dor resort are lawns, ornamental corners, sitting and barbecue areas, restaurants, a declared swimming area and a breathtaking sea view. Throughout July and August, a family-friendly entertainment program will include: artist shows, dance sessions, and karaoke nights. More in the immediate vicinity: A lovely, spring-like hiking trail starting at Bonim Beach along Dor Bonim Reserve, a magical nature reserve full of special bays and islands, a marked route along which you can see fascinating natural phenomena, a bay of oysters, the "Blue Cave" geysers, a sunken ship, and on these spring days also amazing blossoms. The path leads to the remains of Tel Dor - remains of a city from the Phoenician, Hellenistic and Phoenician periods, Tel Dor is mentioned in the Bible as one of King Solomon's capitals The glass museum in Kibbutz Nachsholim, established in 1891 by Baron Rothschild as a factory for glass bottles for use by the area's wineries, today serves as an underwater archeology museum and offers a variety of spectacular findings from different periods throughout the area's history.

Museums in Haifa

There are three major areas in Haifa; the lower city is the “downtown” area where major businesses and factories are located, as well as hotels and year-long swimming beaches alongside the port area. The middle city is called Hadar HaCarmel and includes the market and a busy commercial area. The upper city is stretched on Mt. Carmel, where most entertainment and shopping areas and a lot of the residential areas are located. Commuting between the different areas can be done with the only subway in Israel, the Carmelit, which travels from sea level downtown all the way up the Central Carmel in 6 minutes. Many museums can be found in Haifa. No matter what your taste or interest are, whether it's art, technology or national history - you can probably find a museum that will attract you in Haifa: Haifa Museum of Art The Haifa Museum of Art is located in an historic building built in the 1930's in Hadar HaCarmel. The Museum of Art focuses on Israeli and international contemporary art, alongside thematic exhibitions which deal with various aspects of Israeli and international art. Tikotin Museum of Japanese art The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art, which stands on the brow of Mt. Carmel, is devoted entirely to displaying and conserving Japanese art works, and is the only one of its kind in the Middle East. It is a municipal institution, founded in 1959, with the assistance and initiative of Felix Tikotin (1893-1986) of Holland, and the late Abba Khoushy, who was Mayor of Haifa at that time. The Museum's collection comprises some 7000 items including paintings, prints, drawings, screens, textiles, ancient illustrated books, ceramics, miniature carvings (netsuke), metal and lacquer works, antique swords and handicrafts, mainly from the 14th-19th centuries. It also includes modern Japanese works of art. The Reuben & Edith Hecht Museum in Haifa University The Hecht museum contains thousands of unique archaeological items illustrating the theme "The People of Israel in the Land of Israel", from the private collection of Dr. Hecht. In the Art wing you’ll find French painting from the years 1830-1930, and Jewish art from mid-19th to early 20th century, including – Corot, Manet, Monet, Pissaro, Van-Gogh, Soutine, Modigliani and more. Chagall Artists House The Chagall Artists House was established in 1954 as an initiative of the Painters and Sculptors Association, and serves as a venue for one-man shows and group exhibitions, publication of catalogues and periodicals, international exchange exhibitions, projects accompanied by events such as artists dialogues, lectures on various aspects of art, chamber music concerts, etc. Mane Katz Museum The late renowned Jewish artist bequeathed his home, paintings and other artworks to the city. The National Museum of Science, Technology and Space Established in 1983, the Israel National Museum of Science is situated in the historic landmark – the old Technion building. Through a vast assortment of interactive exhibits and laboratories in its Education Center, it seeks to transmit basic scientific concepts - on mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics and acoustics, robotics and genetics, aeronautics and communications – that help people understand not only how items they use daily function, but also their underlying principles. The National Maritime Museum The National Maritime Museum is occupying a modern four-story building located near the entrance to Haifa from the south. This museum, founded by Arie Ben Eli in 1953, chronicles over 5,000 years of maritime history, with emphasis on the Eastern Mediterranean, cradle of shipping in the Western World. Clandestine Immigration & Naval Museum The museum is devoted to the Clandestine Immigration and to the history of the Israeli navy. The ship "Af-'Al-Pi", which ran the British blockade during the Mandatory period, is on display. Dagon Grain Silo & Archaeological Museum Grain storage and handling in ancient Israel and the Near East, including a display of working tools. Description: The beautiful city of Haifa is also an entertainment and culture center and has a unique museum to offer for almost any taste or interest.

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