The remains of Said Ali Muhammad, one of the two founders of the Bahai religion are buried inside the Shrine. The spectacular Bahai Gardens, planted in 1909 and nurtured ever since surround the Shrine, by comparison, the interior of the Shrine has been done with utmost simplicity. A number of period styled houses still survive from the time German Templars settled in Haifa. Dating from 1868, many of the houses are located on Ben Gurion Avenue and in the immediate vicinity. The lovely houses and courtyards tell us of the Templars lifestyle.
Many restaurants now exist in the area.
An impressive Church of the Carmelite Order, it serves as a pilgrimage center. The Church also houses a collection of antiquities. Elijah the Prophet's cave is located nearby. The monastery served as a hospital for Napoleon's soldiers and a monument to French soldiers was erected in front of the Church. Stella Maris Rd.