Acre

The city עַכּוֹ (Akkō, Acre) was founded by the Phoenicians, who traded with all countries on the Mediterranean Sea. The city has a harbour and is located in the coastal plain. While the present city is a typical Ottoman, fortified city of the 18th and 19th century, there are many remains of the Medieval Crusader Town, which existed from 1104 to 1291. A lot of those structures are underground, so we listed them as subterranea. The remains are so spectacular, they were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001.

Acre was a maritime foothold on the Mediterranean coast of the southern Levant during the Crusades. And as a result, it was the site of several battles, including the 1189–1191 Siege of Acre and 1291 Siege of Acre. At the end of Crusader rule, the city was destroyed by the Mamluks, and until the 18th century there was only a small fishing village at this site.

We first thought the entrance fee of ILS 49 (€ 12) for each site was a little steep, but it seems there is only a combi ticket available, and it includes six Akko sites. Those six are Knights Halls, Hammam, Templar Tunnel, Ramchal, Okashi, and Treasures in the Wall. In other words, there is one fee of ILS 49 to see the four spectacular subterranean sites of the city, which is definitely a bargain. Can you guess which four? Here is the list:

• Subterranean Crusader City
• The Templars Tunnel
• Treasures in the Walls Museum
• Underground Prisoners Museum

• See also
• Subterranean World Heritage List
• Search Google for "Acre"
• Acre, Israel - Wikipedia (visited: 07-AUG-2024)
• Old City of Acre - UNESCO World Heritage List (visited: 07-AUG-2024)