The historical gem that is the city of Akko is a fascinating mixture between east and west, past and present. Akko, the capital of the Western Galilee region, lies on the magical shores of the Mediterranean Sea, at the northern point of the Haifa Bay.

The city has plenty of attractions and unique historical sites, making it one of the major tourist destinations in Israel, drawing in more than one million tourists a year.

Akko is one of the 100 wonders of the world, and in 2001 was awarded a world heritage preservation site by UNESCO. Akko's uniquely fascinating history has shaped the city and turned it into a unique meeting point of faiths and religions, with several holy sites drawing in pilgrims from all corners of the world.

Spread over 12 sq. km, Akko's population of approx 56 thousand residents reflects an exclusive mix of different ethnicities and religions.

Akko has been blessed with a richness of tourist attractions from different historical periods, including a perfectly preserved citadel from the time of the crusaders, remains from the Ottoman period, a fishing port, Tel Akko (dated to Napoleon's time), the Underground Prisoners Museum, the Knights' Halls, the Al Jazar Mosque - the fourth most important mosque to Muslims, the Order of St. John's building, Khan Al Umdan, the Turkish Baths (currently the Municipal Museum), The city walls built in different periods, Khans used as inns, the Ramhal Synagogue, the Clock Tower, the colorful market and more.

Followers of the Bahai Faith consider Akko their holiest city, the final resting place of Baha-Allah, their religion's founding father, whose tomb is surrounded by magnificent gardens. In addition, the colorful oriental markets of Akko and its walls, museums, beaches and aquatic sports center, fishing port, marina, restaurants, hotels, and picturesque festivals held in the city on an annual basis, like the Akko Fringe Theater Festival, also attract tourists to town.