Esther's photos with the keyword: Israel

Baha'i Shrine and Gardens, Haifa, Israel "The Terraces of the Baháʼí Faith, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. They are one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Israel. The architect is Fariborz Sahba from Iran, the structural engineers are Karban and Co. from Haifa. Fariborz Sahba began work in 1987 designing the gardens and oversaw construction. The terraces were opened to the public in June 2001. Beginning at its base, the gardens extend almost a kilometre up the side of Mount Carmel, covering some 200,000 square metres of land. The gardens are linked by a set of stairs flanked by twin streams of running water cascading down the mountainside through the steps and terrace bridges. The gardens have elements of the Persian gardens of Shiraz, Iran, the Nishat Bagh gardens of Kashmir, India and English gardens, isolating the site from the noise of the surroundings and connecting the different Baháʼí buildings on Mount Carmel together." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%CA%BC%C3%AD_gardens AIMG 430948

Baha'i Shrine and Gardens, Haifa, Israel "The Terraces of the Baháʼí Faith, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. They are one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Israel. The architect is Fariborz Sahba from Iran, the structural engineers are Karban and Co. from Haifa. Fariborz Sahba began work in 1987 designing the gardens and oversaw construction. The terraces were opened to the public in June 2001. Beginning at its base, the gardens extend almost a kilometre up the side of Mount Carmel, covering some 200,000 square metres of land. The gardens are linked by a set of stairs flanked by twin streams of running water cascading down the mountainside through the steps and terrace bridges. The gardens have elements of the Persian gardens of Shiraz, Iran, the Nishat Bagh gardens of Kashmir, India and English gardens, isolating the site from the noise of the surroundings and connecting the different Baháʼí buildings on Mount Carmel together." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%CA%BC%C3%AD_gardens AIMG 4345

Baha'i Shrine and Gardens, Haifa, Israel "The Terraces of the Baháʼí Faith, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. They are one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Israel. The architect is Fariborz Sahba from Iran, the structural engineers are Karban and Co. from Haifa. Fariborz Sahba began work in 1987 designing the gardens and oversaw construction. The terraces were opened to the public in June 2001. Beginning at its base, the gardens extend almost a kilometre up the side of Mount Carmel, covering some 200,000 square metres of land. The gardens are linked by a set of stairs flanked by twin streams of running water cascading down the mountainside through the steps and terrace bridges. The gardens have elements of the Persian gardens of Shiraz, Iran, the Nishat Bagh gardens of Kashmir, India and English gardens, isolating the site from the noise of the surroundings and connecting the different Baháʼí buildings on Mount Carmel together." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%CA%BC%C3%AD_gardens AIMG 4318

Baha'i Shrine and Gardens, Haifa, Israel "The Terraces of the Baháʼí Faith, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. They are one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Israel. The architect is Fariborz Sahba from Iran, the structural engineers are Karban and Co. from Haifa. Fariborz Sahba began work in 1987 designing the gardens and oversaw construction. The terraces were opened to the public in June 2001. Beginning at its base, the gardens extend almost a kilometre up the side of Mount Carmel, covering some 200,000 square metres of land. The gardens are linked by a set of stairs flanked by twin streams of running water cascading down the mountainside through the steps and terrace bridges. The gardens have elements of the Persian gardens of Shiraz, Iran, the Nishat Bagh gardens of Kashmir, India and English gardens, isolating the site from the noise of the surroundings and connecting the different Baháʼí buildings on Mount Carmel together." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%CA%BC%C3%AD_gardens AIMG 4315

Baha'i Shrine and Gardens, Haifa, Israel "The Terraces of the Baháʼí Faith, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. They are one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Israel. The architect is Fariborz Sahba from Iran, the structural engineers are Karban and Co. from Haifa. Fariborz Sahba began work in 1987 designing the gardens and oversaw construction. The terraces were opened to the public in June 2001. Beginning at its base, the gardens extend almost a kilometre up the side of Mount Carmel, covering some 200,000 square metres of land. The gardens are linked by a set of stairs flanked by twin streams of running water cascading down the mountainside through the steps and terrace bridges. The gardens have elements of the Persian gardens of Shiraz, Iran, the Nishat Bagh gardens of Kashmir, India and English gardens, isolating the site from the noise of the surroundings and connecting the different Baháʼí buildings on Mount Carmel together." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%CA%BC%C3%AD_gardens AIMG 4309

Hoopoe, Caesarea National Park, Israel AIMG 4303

Caesarea National Park, Israel contains the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, a city built by King Herod starting in 22 BCE over the ruins of a Phoenician naval station that dated from the 4th Century BCE. Caesarea Maritima had the largest port in the ancient world at that time and could accommodate 200 vessels. AIMG 4295

Caesarea National Park, Israel contains the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, a city built by King Herod starting in 22 BCE over the ruins of a Phoenician naval station that dated from the 4th Century BCE. Caesarea Maritima had the largest port in the ancient world at that time and could accommodate 200 vessels. AIMG 4294

Caesarea National Park, Israel contains the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, a city built by King Herod starting in 22 BCE over the ruins of a Phoenician naval station that dated from the 4th Century BCE. Caesarea Maritima had the largest port in the ancient world at that time and could accommodate 200 vessels. AIMG 4290

Caesarea National Park, Israel contains the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, a city built by King Herod starting in 22 BCE over the ruins of a Phoenician naval station that dated from the 4th Century BCE. Caesarea Maritima had the largest port in the ancient world at that time and could accommodate 200 vessels. AIMG 4287

The ancient ruins are still used for modern event. I was attracted to the pattern of the chairs roasting in the sun. Caesarea National Park, Israel contains the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, a city built by King Herod starting in 22 BCE over the ruins of a Phoenician naval station that dated from the 4th Century BCE. Caesarea Maritima had the largest port in the ancient world at that time and could accommodate 200 vessels. AIMG 4283

Caesarea National Park, Israel contains the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, a city built by King Herod starting in 22 BCE over the ruins of a Phoenician naval station that dated from the 4th Century BCE. Caesarea Maritima had the largest port in the ancient world at that time and could accommodate 200 vessels. AIMG 4278

Carmel Market, Tel Aviv, Israel AIMG 4262

View of Tel Aviv from Jaffa, Israel AIMG 4236

Tel Aviv, Israel AIMG 4253

St. Peter's Church, Jaffa, Israel This Franciscan "The church was built in 1654 in dedication to Saint Peter over a medieval citadel that was erected by Frederick I and restored by Louis IX of France at the beginning of the second half of the thirteenth century. However, in the late eighteenth century the church was twice destroyed and consequently twice rebuilt. The current structure was built between 1888 and 1894 and most recently renovated in 1903 ... With its tall brick façade and towering bell tower, St. Peter's Church is the single largest and most distinctive building in Old Jaffa. The interior of the church is reminiscent of cathedrals in Europe, with a high vaulted ceiling, stained glass, and marble walls. The stained glass was manufactured in Munich by renowned artist Franz Xaver Zettler. The four panels in the interior of the church depict episodes from the life of St. Peter, including the miraculous catch of fishes, the giving of the keys, the transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor and the washing of the feet at the Last Supper. With the exception of depictions of Tabitha, Francis of Assisi, and the Immaculate Conception, all of the other windows in the church depict Spanish saints, which is unsurprising since the present building was erected by the Spanish Empire. Also of note is the pulpit which is carved in the shape of a lifelike tree. St. Peter's Church also contains thirteenth century remnants of St. Louis' citadel located outside and to the right of the sacristy. The remnants include two whole rooms which are circular in shape, have low ceilings and fire embrasures. It is in these rooms that Napoleon is said to have lived while he was at St. Peter's in 1799 during the French campaign in Egypt and Syria." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter%27s_Church,_Jaffa AIMG 4228

Hooded crow, Jaffa, Israel AIMG 4234

St. Peter's Church, Jaffa, Israel This Franciscan "The church was built in 1654 in dedication to Saint Peter over a medieval citadel that was erected by Frederick I and restored by Louis IX of France at the beginning of the second half of the thirteenth century. However, in the late eighteenth century the church was twice destroyed and consequently twice rebuilt. The current structure was built between 1888 and 1894 and most recently renovated in 1903 ... With its tall brick façade and towering bell tower, St. Peter's Church is the single largest and most distinctive building in Old Jaffa. The interior of the church is reminiscent of cathedrals in Europe, with a high vaulted ceiling, stained glass, and marble walls. The stained glass was manufactured in Munich by renowned artist Franz Xaver Zettler. The four panels in the interior of the church depict episodes from the life of St. Peter, including the miraculous catch of fishes, the giving of the keys, the transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor and the washing of the feet at the Last Supper. With the exception of depictions of Tabitha, Francis of Assisi, and the Immaculate Conception, all of the other windows in the church depict Spanish saints, which is unsurprising since the present building was erected by the Spanish Empire. Also of note is the pulpit which is carved in the shape of a lifelike tree. St. Peter's Church also contains thirteenth century remnants of St. Louis' citadel located outside and to the right of the sacristy. The remnants include two whole rooms which are circular in shape, have low ceilings and fire embrasures. It is in these rooms that Napoleon is said to have lived while he was at St. Peter's in 1799 during the French campaign in Egypt and Syria." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter%27s_Church,_Jaffa AIMG 4226