🕌 Bahá'i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee
UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing sacred shrines and gardens in northern Israel
đź“‹ Fast Facts
- Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 (ID 1220)
- Comprises five sacred Bahá'i sites across Haifa and the Western Galilee
- The Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh in Bahjà is the holiest location in the Bahá'i Faith, serving as the Qiblih (direction of prayer) for followers worldwide
- The Bahá'i Terraces descend 19 tiers down Mount Carmel, spanning 2 kilometers
The Bahá'i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee represent a globally significant ensemble of sacred sites ...