Akko (Acre to the Crusaders), which is steeped in Crusader history, features a peaceful harbor full of bright, bobbing fishing boats, a bustling bazaar packed with spices, fresh produce, and intriguing artisan goods, as well as a boatload of history.
The remains of the fort, the old khans (caravanserais), and the city walls recall a time when this town served as the imperial capital.
One of the best places to go around in (who doesn’t appreciate a hidden tunnel?)
Akko is a wonderful blend of ancient architecture and contemporary living.
The city is strategically located in a natural harbour at the far end of Haifa Bay on the coast of the Mediterranean’s Levantine Sea. It was an important waypoint on the region’s coastal road as well as the road cutting inland along the Jezreel Valley. After a few centuries, the first settlement during the Early Bronze Age was abandoned, but a large town was established during the Middle Bronze Age. It is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements, having been inhabited since then. It has, however, been subject to conquest and destruction several times, and has survived for centuries as little more than a large village.
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