Kibbutz Lohame Hageta'ot, Akko
#16 among attractions in Akko
Facts and practical information
Lohamei HaGeta'ot is a kibbutz in northern Israel. Located in the western Galilee, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Asher Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 705. ()
Akko Israel
Kibbutz Lohame Hageta'ot – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: El-Jazzar Mosque, Khan al-Umdan, Akko Light, Al-Muallaq Mosque.
- 3.2 miSWGrand 18th-century mosque with sea views
El-Jazzar Mosque, Akko
81 min walk • Nestled within the ancient walls of Akko, a city steeped in history on the northern coast of Israel, stands the El-Jazzar Mosque. This stunning mosque is not only a significant place of worship but also a prominent historical landmark, reflecting the rich tapestry of...
- 3.3 miSWCaravanserai, Tower
Khan al-Umdan, Akko
85 min walk • Khan al-Umdan, also known as the Caravanserai of the Pillars, stands as a testament to the historical grandeur of Akko, Israel. Constructed in the late 18th century by the Ottoman governor Ahmad Pasha al-Jazzar, this caravanserai served as a vital hub for merchants...
- 3.5 miSWLighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Akko Light, Akko
90 min walk • Perched along the ancient walls of Akko, a city steeped in history on the northern coast of Israel, stands the Akko Light – an enduring beacon guiding seafarers along the Mediterranean. This lighthouse is not just a navigational aid but also a historical landmark...
- 3.3 miSWMosque
Al-Muallaq Mosque, Akko
86 min walk • Nestled within the historic walls of Akko, a city steeped in centuries of diverse cultural heritage, stands the Al-Muallaq Mosque, a testament to the city's rich Islamic history. The mosque, an architectural gem, is an integral part of Akko's old city, which is...
- 3.3 miSWChurch
Terra Sancta Church, Akko
84 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Akko, Israel, the Terra Sancta Church stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural tapestry. This serene church is an important landmark for both local worshippers and international pilgrims who come to experience the...
- ~1060 ftSWExhibits on Holocaust and Jewish heroism
Ghetto Fighters' House, Akko
6 min walk • The Ghetto Fighters' House, full name, Itzhak Katzenelson Holocaust and Jewish Resistance Heritage Museum, Documentation and Study Center, was founded in 1949 by members of Kibbutz Lohamei Hagetaot, a community of Holocaust survivors, among them fighters of the ghetto undergrounds and partisan units.
- 2.9 miSWSynagogue
Or Torah Synagogue, Akko
75 min walk • The Or Torah or Djerba Synagogue is a Tunisian synagogue in Acre, Israel, built after the El Ghriba synagogue on Djerba. The building was erected in 1955.
- 3.3 miSWChurch
Saint Jawarjius Church and Monastery, Akko
85 min walk • Saint Jawarjius Church and Monastery is an Oriental Orthodox church located in Acre, Israel. It dates back to the Crusaders period and is built on the ruins of a Byzantine church. The walls of the church were covered with carved wood.
- 3.4 miSWChurch
Church of Saint Andrew, Akko
87 min walk • St Andrew's Church is a Greek Catholic church. Built in 1765, it is located in the old city of Acre, at Philippe Auguste street, north of the Templars tunnel in modern-day Israel. It is named after one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. The church was built on the remains of a Crusader church.
- 1.4 miSTemple
Shrine of Baháʼu'lláh, Akko
36 min walk • The Mansion of Bahjí is a summer house in Acre, Israel where Baháʼu'lláh, the founder of the Baháʼí Faith, died in 1892. He was buried in an adjacent house, which became the Shrine of Baháʼu'lláh, a place of pilgrimage and the Baháʼí Qiblih. The whole area was called Al-Bahjá.
- 1.4 miSBahá'í house of worship
Shrine of Baháʼu'lláh, Akko
36 min walk • The Mansion of Bahjí is a summer house in Acre, Israel where Baháʼu'lláh, the founder of the Baháʼí Faith, died in 1892. He was buried in an adjacent house, which became the Shrine of Baháʼu'lláh, a place of pilgrimage and the Baháʼí Qiblih. The whole area was called Al-Bahjá.