Akko is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Israel. Located on the Mediterranean Sea just north of Haifa, it is a rare blend of East and West and a unique meeting place of art and religion. Akko is one of the most important cities of the ancient world - it's fortresses, citadels, churches and mosques reveil it's history. A wonderful tourist destination, Akko is certainly one of the most special places in Israel and in the world.
Today, Akko is home to over 50,000 people - Jews, Muslims and Christians. Just beyond the "old city" walls a modern city thrives with museums, beaches, restaurants, hotels and life in the fast lane as usual. Currently under construction, the largest Mall in the north of Israel is being built near to Akko's city center.
Here are a few pictures of our trip through the Market in the old city of Akko.
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| an entrance gate to the Old City of Akko |
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| "California" ... a little west-coast in the old city! |
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| the famous falafel |
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| Falafel stop in Akko |
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| seafood on sale |
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| just caught |
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| material shop in the old city |
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| the hooka, known in Israel as "Nargila" |
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| a collectors item? |
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| not sure if i would touch that! |
[from coffee to cutlery and some unidentifiable things, you can find it all at the Akko Market]
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| where Humas is born |
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| sugar cane |
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| outdoor market path |
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| spice shop |
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| fishing shop |
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| Akko, old city residence |
[find time next time you visit and you will love it]
