Acre
Acre Subdistrict
city in Israel
Contents
11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation4:22
Welcome to the ancient and enchanting city of Akko, also widely known in the western world as Acre. You are standing on a dramatic rock formation jutting out into the northern side of the Haifa Bay, a strategic and highly coveted…
Listen in the app2The Citadel and Underground Prisoners Museum4:42
Our journey begins at the towering Citadel, a massive structure that completely dominates the northern skyline of the Old Town. This imposing fortress was originally raised by the infamous Ottoman governor Pasha Achmed, known…
Listen in the app3The Hospitaller Compound and Knights Halls4:21
Descending a set of modern stairs next to the Citadel, we leave the sunlight behind and step directly into the breathtaking twelfth century. You have now entered the underground Crusader town, specifically the sprawling complex…
Listen in the app4Saint John's Crypt and the Ancient Frescoes3:57
Continuing deeper into the subterranean maze of the Hospitaller complex, the grand, sweeping halls begin to narrow significantly. We are now entering the more secretive and highly fortified sections of the medieval compound. …
Listen in the app5The Al-Jazzar Mosque Courtyard3:36
Emerging from the cool, damp shadows of the underground Crusader world, we step back into the blinding Mediterranean sunlight and the architectural splendor of the Ottoman era. You are now standing inside the elegant and…
Listen in the app6Inside the Al-Jazzar Mosque3:29
Removing our shoes out of respect for the sacred space, we now step through the grand entrance and into the breathtaking main prayer hall of the Al-Jazzar Mosque. This magnificent structure proudly holds the title of being the…
Listen in the app7The Turkish Bathhouse and City Museum3:32
Leaving the serene grounds of the mosque, we walk a short distance down a narrow, sun baked alleyway to arrive at a beautifully restored, dome roofed building. This is the historic hammam, or traditional Turkish bath. …
Listen in the app8The Eastern Market and the Sand Mosque3:20
As we exit the quiet reflection of the museum, we plunge directly into the vibrant, chaotic heart of local life: the always crowded Eastern Market, locally known as the souk. This narrow, winding thoroughfare is undoubtedly one…
Listen in the app9Khan al-Umdan and the Clock Tower3:37
As we walk away from the overwhelming noise and spice filled air of the Eastern Market, we arrive at a massive, beautifully structured complex known as the Khan al-Umdan, or the Inn of the Columns. These massive inns, known…
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We now descend once more beneath the sun baked streets to explore a subterranean marvel that remained completely lost to the world for over seven centuries. The story of its modern rediscovery feels like something pulled directly…
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Our journey concludes here, standing atop the massive, weather beaten sea walls facing the endless blue expanse of the Mediterranean. The salty breeze constantly whips off the crashing waves, providing a welcome relief from the…
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What is Acre?
Acre is a place in Acre Subdistrict with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Acre Subdistrict |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 11 |
| Total length | 42 min 42 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.9261, 35.0839 |
| Last updated |
