Exiles from Aden to Akko. Free walking tour of old Acre
Akka city Akka is a city called Saint Jean d "Acre by the French; a city and a fortification on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, the main city of a sanjak in the Asian-Turkish vilayet Sham (in Syria), with a vast bay located north of Cape Carmel, has six mosques ( between them is the beautiful Jesarskaya), many ruins of medieval buildings, the port, although quite open and poorly protected, partly even covered with sand, but still one of the best on the entire Syrian coast, has about 5,000 inhabitants, existing mainly by trade and shipping. Akka serves as the main storage area for all Syrian cotton and the terminus of several great trade routes coming from the interior of Syria.Ancient Akka politically and militarily has long served as an important connecting point between Europe and Asia and is already mentioned in the Bible under the name Akko, which belonged at that time This city, having been enlarged and embellished under Ptolemy Lago, received the name of Ptolomeis and bore this name throughout all the Middle Ages. The Romans turned it into a military colony (Colonia Claudia), which soon became of great commercial importance due to the influx of merchants from countries adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea. During the reign of the Arabs, Akka remained as before a significant fortress and the main warehouse for trade with Syria and Palestine. At the beginning of the Crusades, Christian commanders tried to take possession of Akkoy, but it was taken by them only on March 24, 1104. In 1187, Sultan Saladin captured this city, but then it passed back into the hands of Christians (Germans and British) after a long siege by them and a heroic protection from Zeifeddin-Ali (July 12, 1191). Since then, Akka has been a fortress of Christians and the seat of the Knights of the Order of St. John, until the Egyptian Mamluks took possession of it on May 18, 1291; however, this city, being under the rule of the Egyptians, and from 1517 under the rule of the Turks, nevertheless served as a harbor for pilgrims who came from Western countries. Bonaparte, during an expedition to Egypt, wishing to have a reliable foothold for his military operations in Syria, on March 17, 1799, undertook a siege of this fortress, which was bravely defended by Ahmed Pasha (Jezar) and the French engineer Filippo (emigrant). Two days earlier, on March 15, reinforcements arrived at this port in the form of five English ships under the command of Sir Sidney Smith, seizing on the way seven French transport ships loaded with war shells and siege weapons. Although several sorties made from the fortress were repulsed and on March 29 several breaches were made in it, however, all attempts to storm it ended in failure for the besiegers, causing them great damage; besides, a plague raged in their camp. Bonaparte was forced to lift the siege on May 21 and returned to Cairo on June 15. On May 27, 1832, Akka was taken by attack by Ibrahim Pasha, the son of the Viceroy of Egypt, but after the bombardment on November 4, 1840 by the allied Anglo-Austrian-Turkish fleet, it was conquered again by the Christians and given along with all of Syria to the Turks. Its fortifications were renewed in 1850.
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Akka, (also Acre, Akko and Acre, English Acre, French Saint Jean d Acre) is a city in Israel, on the Mediterranean coast. The population is 46 thousand people (2004; 75% Jews). Sea port on the shores of Haifa Bay. Industrial and tourist center. Al Mosque encyclopedic Dictionary
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The day was cloudy, but we still decided not to deviate from our intentions to visit the old city of Akko, located in the north of the country. Recently, Acre has been on everyone's lips, for several reasons: firstly, the old city is being restored and brought to life, and secondly, many talented culinary specialists have opened and continue to open restaurants, cafes and all kinds of eateries there. Well, we heard enough and decided to evaluate everything that happens in a flourishing city with our own eyes.
In 2001, UNESCO included Akko in the list of outstanding world values, which increased our interest in this city. You can not only admire the beautiful and ancient city with almost 4000 years of history, but also taste good, tasty and inexpensive cuisine in the same place. Agree, this is rare.
At the end of the article, we have written all the important information, you can print it out along with the map below and take it with you. with sights and other useful information.
01. Map of Acre with walking route.
02. Old Akko can be reached by public transport, car or with a tour group. On the map, we have marked bus and railway stations, as well as parking places for cars. We came by car from , so it all started with us from the parking lot.
03. There is an information center in a small park not far from the parking lot. It is worth going in, you can take maps and find out the information you are interested in. In addition, here you can buy tickets for paid attractions of the city, which we will describe in detail in the following posts. This time we did not have a goal to go around all the museums, we wanted to enjoy the atmosphere and decided to present you a very cool route - the "free" route!
04. The route includes a walk through local markets, squares, the port, tasting the magnificent Knaf and. We wrote about hummus in a previous post - this place deserves it.
After visiting the information center, we headed towards the Turkish bazaar, and our route began.
The Turkish Bazaar was built at the end of the 18th century. For a long time the Bazaar was abandoned and only recently reopened as a small market where artisans and artists trade. Some of the shops were closed since we were in the morning hours.
05. But those that were open looked very picturesque. Many shops, cafes and restaurants began to open closer to 11 o'clock.
06. On this day, many tourists from Germany walked the streets.
07. A local resident watched the tourists.
08. The market is undoubtedly the main point of attraction.
09. And what is there, and fresh sea fish
10. And crabs…
11. And crayfish ...
12. And some very strange seasonings ... I will definitely find out about this seasoning and tell you.
13. Fresh ginger and olives for every taste.
15. And just a huge amount of Arabic sweets. Enjoy yourself.
18. After all these views, we decided to refresh ourselves and eat the best Hummus in Akko, in the restaurant near which we wrote about in the previous post. This place is also marked on the map, as it is considered a local landmark and a real find for lovers of Hummus and good cuisine from fresh products. I had to stand in line, well, nothing, we are not proud.
Having eaten, along the narrow streets, we headed towards the port.
19. On the way we stopped at Khan El-Faraj - the most ancient inn in Acre, which has survived to this day. It was named after the French traders who built it and lived in it from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
20. Khan El-Umdan - a large inn where merchants lived and which was used by them for international trade. A unique place, as merchants who arrived at the port unloaded their goods and stored them in the warehouses of the inn, on the ground floor, while they themselves were located in rooms on the second floor.
21. Embankment in the port.
22. There is no swimming beach like in neighboring Haifa, but you can ride on a small tourist boat or squeal a little on a speedboat.
23. There are many restaurants. Some of them are filled to capacity, some are completely empty.
24. There are tables very close to the sea.
26. You can take a walk along the fortress walls, which even Napoleon himself could not overcome.
27. In general, from here there is a beautiful view of the city, and its diverse buildings.
28. And to the harbor too. Beauty!
34. On the way back, we could not resist and bought ourselves Arabic sweets on the path, in a store opposite the famous Hummus. This dish is called "Knafe". It is made from Kadaif vermicelli and goat cheese and soaked in sugar syrup. At this stage, we no longer counted calories, and what's the point? Such an amount still cannot be counted ... The only consolation is mental health, which has improved significantly after eating this dish.
35. There is another bazaar at the exit. In front of you is Al-Abyad Bazaar (white bazaar). Al-Abyad Bazaar was built by Dahar Al-Amar, was destroyed in a fire and rebuilt under Suleiman Pasha in 1817. The street and the bazaar were planned as a whole and during the Turkish rule they were the only entrance to the city. It was one of the most important roads in Akko until the construction of a new entrance to the city in the northern wall.
Important information, you can print and take with you.
Location: 95 km to Tel Aviv, 20 km to Haifa and 120 km to Jerusalem.
Duration: 3-4 hours for the route. One day for the old city.
Working hours: All year round. from 08:30 to 17:00 attractions and until 18:00 the shopping street is open.
How to get there:
- Passenger car - There is paid parking, quite inexpensive. (Marked on the map)
- Public transport -
The train is the most convenient. There are direct lines from Haifa, Tel Aviv, Netanya and Ben Gurion Airport. From the railway station to the old city can be reached on foot in 20 minutes, by bus (3 \ 61 \ 62 \ 343) or by taxi for 5-6 dollars.
Buses No. 251, 271 from the Haifa Bus Station drive up almost to the walls of the old city and from there 10 minutes on foot.
- With a tour company- You can, they usually combine the old city with other cities, most often with Haifa. If you don't have much time, this is a great option.
Haifa, Akko.
Caesarea, Haifa, Acre
Haifa. Akko. Rosh hanikra nature reserve
It is better to book a tour 5-7 days before departure, the price will be 20-40 percent lower than ordering on the spot or through a hotel. When ordering a tour via the Internet, they ask for an Israeli phone number, you can leave your Russian/Ukrainian/Belarusian phone number along with the country code. For example, a Russian number can be written like this + 7-915-1234567 (I did not write 8 because it is for domestic calls within Russia.
For invalids: There are almost no steps along the streets of the old city, but sometimes you may need the help of an escort. Many attractions have elevators and ramps.
Is it worth visiting? - 5 / 5 -
Accommodation: There are not many hotels in Akko, but those who are interested can find a few through a search engine. all hotels in Akko choose a hotel that you like and can afford, if Booking is cheaper, then this site will direct you there. Akko is not far from Haifa, so you should think about booking a hotel there, search engine all hotels in Haifa That's all for today, read about the rest of our walks in Akko in the following posts!
The walled city of Akko is located in the north of the Haifa Bay and was once the leading port of the Mediterranean Sea on a par with Constantinople and. Like many other villages in the Holy Land, it has been occupied by various peoples over the centuries - from the Persians to the Romans. Traces of many of these cultures are still visible in Acre, which is second only to Jerusalem for the abundance of ancient sights in Israel. As a valuable historical monument, the city-fortress of Akko is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Myths and facts
According to legend, once during the laying of the pavement, the bulldozer displaced the slab and the sand under it parted, opening up some kind of passage. Arriving archaeologists removed more tons of sand before a huge, magnificent crusader hall opened before them, with three massive columns in the center supporting a vaulted ceiling.
The once powerful port of Akko was part of the kingdom of Israel, included in the empire of Alexander the Great after the conquest in 332 BC. Subsequently, Akko was captured by the Egyptian king Ptolemy II, who renamed it Ptolemais. This name was used until the Muslim conquest in the 7th century, when the former was restored. The confusion with the name of the city was intensified by the crusaders with the conquest of the fortress in 1104, after which the ancient port became known as St. Jean d'Acco.
In 1291, the Mamluks destroyed the city and killed all the crusaders. Acre lost its military importance for the next 500 years. In the middle of the 18th century, the Bedouin sheikh Daher el-Omar made Akko his capital and built a large fortress here. His followers fortified the structure and added a number of mosques, including the el-Jazzar Mosque, one of the most beautiful in Israel.
Withstood the attack of Napoleon in 1799, who, after an unsuccessful attempt to take the city, was forced to retire to. Only in 1918 the British managed to occupy the fortress. used the strong walls as a high-security prison for Jewish underground groups.
Today, a memorial museum of the history of the fortress and prison has been opened in the dungeons of Akko.
What to see
The ancient complex consists of an 18th-century inn where camel caravans stopped, delivering grain from the Galilee. The high clock tower was built later, in 1906, in honor of the Turkish Sultan Abdul Hamid.
Opposite the mosque is the entrance to the underground city of the Crusaders. One of the most exciting rooms is undoubtedly the Knights' Hall of the Hospitallers of the Order of St. John, which today is used for concerts. One level below is another large hall, where the solemn ceremonies of the crusaders probably took place.
You can also look into the underground prison death cells, where the instruments of torture and the gallows, the hinge of which still hangs over the open trap door, have been preserved.
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