Places to visit in Haifa

Haifa Quest - Tournament


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Welcome to Haifa.

Haifa is the third-largest city in Israel and home to the country’s largest seaport. Located on the slopes of Mount Carmel, the city boasts a rich history and diverse cultural heritage. Haifa is renowned as the world centre of the Bahá’í faith, housing the spectacular Bahá’í Gardens, as well as the main monastery of the Carmelite Order, Elijah the Prophet’s Cave, and numerous other landmarks. Each year, Haifa hosts the "Festival of Holidays," a vibrant celebration that unites the traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The festival features a variety of cultural events, including music performances, art exhibitions, and culinary experiences, making it a must-see for visitors.

The city’s name has various interpretations. One theory traces it to the Aramaic word "Hofa," meaning "shore." At the same time, another connects it to the Hebrew word "Hafa," meaning "cover," which also relates to "Hupa," the ceremonial canopy under which Jewish couples are married. Haifa’s origins date back to the Roman period (Talmudic era, around the 3rd or 4th century). During the Crusades, it featured a small fortress and a harbour and became the birthplace of the Carmelite Order. After its destruction by the Mamelukes, Haifa Harbor became a refuge for Mediterranean pirates.

By the late 19th century, Haifa began emerging as a major commercial hub in Ottoman Palestine. In the 1930s, during the British Mandate, it developed into an economic powerhouse with the establishment of an oil refinery and a modern deep-water port. The city also played a key role in the history of Jewish immigration, becoming a centre for illegal Jewish entry into Palestine. Many Jewish immigrants arrived in Haifa seeking refuge and a new life, contributing to the city's diverse cultural fabric. By the end of World War II, the Jewish population had become the majority in Haifa.

After the establishment of the State of Israel, Haifa rapidly evolved into one of the country’s most prominent economic, cultural, and tourist centres. With a population of approximately 300,000, the city is also a centre for higher education, housing the prestigious Haifa University and the world-renowned Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.

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Zhenya Shmuter (author)
Шмутер Евгений, экскурсовод с 20-летним стажем, автор эксклюзивных туров по образовательному и тематическому туризму. Художник и рок музыкант. Основатель компании NCT («New Concept Tour»).
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6.97 km
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3h 3 m
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Immanuel (Mane) Katz, often referred to as "The Jewish Expressionist," was born in Ukraine into the family of a synagogue servant. He initially studied in a yeshiva and in 1911, with only two rubles in his pocket, he embarked on a journey on foot from Kremenchuk to Vilna, then to Kyiv, where he graduated from art school. He later moved to Paris, where he studied under F. Carmont, the same teacher who had instructed Van Gogh. Katz subsequently lived in Petrograd and Berlin, eventually obtaining French citizenship in 1922. Among his most notable works is the painting The Western Wall (1937), which won a gold medal at the World Exhibition. His commitment to his art was matched by his bravery and commitment to his country, as he volunteered to fight on the front lines during World War II. In 1958, he repatriated to Israel and settled in Haifa, bequeathing his works, home, and collection of Jewish artefacts to the city. In 1977, the Mane Katz Museum, dedicated to his art and life, was established in Haifa.

To which art school did Mane Katz belong?

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