Ancient City of Akko
by Rita Adams
Title
Ancient City of Akko
Artist
Rita Adams
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Photograph - Photography
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The waves from the Mediterranean Sea crash against the walls of Acres old city, washing the steep, thick sandstone walls that have survived the centuries. The walls, fortresses and strongholds of the city bear the marks of many nations that left impressive buildings behind them, beautifying Acre to this day. Thanks to these buildings, UNESCO declared Acre a World Heritage Site in 2001.
A visit to Acre is part of the Israeli experience. The city is a meeting place for East and West, new and old, beauty and ruins, all adding to its uniqueness. The variety of tourism sites make Acre a bustling city full of cultural events, and there is another interesting adventure or attraction around every corner. The port of Akko is Nowadays a picturesque harbor for fishing boats and small cruise boats. In the 1st Century it was a major port on the Mediterranean as it was in the 12th century when Richard the Lion Heart landed here and later sailed back to England from Akko
The apostle Paul stopped here during his missionary journeys. The city was the called by the Greek name Ptolemais.
"And when we had finished our voyage from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, greeted the brethren, and stayed with them one day "Acts 21:7
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