Haifa
Even though Bahai faith is fairly new, it was founded in the 19th century, it already has approximately 7 million followers around the world (mostly English speaking countries).
Their main governing body is located in Haifa, Israel.
The tour of Bahai gardens is free and no donations are allowed.
A view of Haifa shore from Bahai gardens.
Bab's tomb is one of the most sacred places for pilgrimage.
Olive trees in the gardens.
One of the 18 terraces. Only the pilgrims can go up the stairs.
Bahai archives building
The universal house of justice
Tel Aviv - Jaffa
Jaffa is an ancient port city
A glimpse of Tel Aviv from Jaffa
Jerusalem
A view from Givat Massuah (
גבעת משואה) neighborhood
A cute boxer Miki
The Jerusalem chords bridge is beautiful but useless
Jerusalem Russian compound church is located in downtown (31° 43' 22.146" N 35° 14' 22.506" E)
The new light-rail is fast and aesthetically pleasing.
Old city Roman ruins (31° 46' 30.57" N 35° 13' 51.342" E)
Hurva synagogue in the old city (31° 46' 31.416" N 35° 13' 54.096" E)
The Wailing wall - the western wall of Kotel
Border patrol is always on the watch
Temple Mount was built on top of the second temple.
Resurrection of dead (when the Messiah arrives) will begin here at Mount of Olives.
A view of the Armenian church in the old city.
David's tomb.
King David. In general Judaism does not allow sculptures but there are always exceptions to the rule (31° 46' 19.362" N 35° 13' 44.958" E).
And the never-ending walls surrounding the old city
The windmill
So many empires tried to control Jerusalem. A wall built by the Ottoman Empire
And finally, the city of David
Back to Zurich...
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