Acre, also known as Akko, is a historic port city located in northern Israel with a rich cultural and historical heritage. The city has been inhabited for thousands of years and has been ruled by several empires including Roman, Crusader, Ottoman, and British. Despite its significant cultural and historical importance, Acre has been largely neglected and allowed to deteriorate … [Read more...] about Acre: A Neglected and Dilapidating Old City with a Rich Cultural and Historical Heritage
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El Jazzar Mosque, Acre
Italian Restaurant Mercato, Acre
Mercato is the little Italian restaurant with Mideastern influence located in the Turkish Bazar at old Akko. I enjoyed antipasti, especially the Roman style artichoke. Pasta was not up to any standards of the Italian food quickly replaced a decent pizza. Overall, a nice experience. … [Read more...] about Italian Restaurant Mercato, Acre