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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Acre

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Acre, Israel

Updated January 28, 2020

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Rosh HaNikra Grottoes

Acre, Israel

Rosh HaNikra Grottoes

The bluer than blue waters in these natural Israeli caves are reached via the world's steepest cable car.
The outside of the Grand Tunisian Synagogue of Akko

Acre, Israel

Or Torah Synagogue

This synagogue is covered in beautiful mosaics that explore the history of the Jewish people.

Acre, Israel

El-Jazzar Mosque

A stunning mosque owes its design to an Ottoman ruler nicknamed "the Butcher."
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Akhzivland museum

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Akhzivland

The most peaceful "country" in the Middle East.
8 miles from Acre
A diver passes by rock formations

Haifa, Israel

Atlit Yam

Submerged ruins of a Neolithic coastal settlement, where houses, wells, graves and skeletons have been unearthed.
9 miles from Acre
Baklava ice cream topped with kada’if pastry

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Shfaram Ice Cream

Unique flavors and plant sap make this ice cream special.
10 miles from Acre
At the platform

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The Carmelit

This subterranean funicular is one of the world's smallest subways.
10 miles from Acre
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