The city of Akko is an impressive combinations of old and new. This walled port city has been continuously inhabited since the Persian period (539-332 B.C.). Akko has recently been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Its mosques, khans, baths and archeological sites on the one side, and amazing beaches and relaxing atmosphere on the other, make Akko one of the most fascinating attractions in Israel.
Akko – Tourist Information Center Tel # 972-1-700-70505
The city of Akko is an impressive combinations of old and new. This walled port city has been continuously inhabited since the Persian period (539-332 B.C.). Akko has recently been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Its mosques, khans, baths and archeological sites on the one side, and amazing beaches and relaxing atmosphere on the other, make Akko one of the most fascinating attractions in Israel.