Subscribe to our newsletter. Walking along Yafe Nof Street on the top of Mt. Carmel in Haifa, one reaches two intricately designed wrought-iron gates. Walking through the gates one enters the top level of an unique series of picturesque and aesthetic terraces, sloping down the hillside.
Stairways lead downward, alongside meticulously arranged gravel and colorful flowerbeds.
Below, in the distance, is the golden dome of a prominent landmark in Haifa's scenic skyline - the Shrine of the Bab. Alongside the Shrine are stunning structures of white marble and green-tiled roofs. Between these buildings are the fine lines of additional elegant gardens. Finally, beyond the busy cityscape below, are the waters and port facilities of Haifa Bay. These are the terraces belonging to the World Center of the Baha'i Faith, whose international headquarters are situated in Haifa.