This fortress played a key role in Acre’s history and was used as a prison by Ottomans and British. The clinking of chains reminds you of its past.

The 124-stair minaret behind the green dome of Israel’s second-largest mosque has become an iconic feature of the Acre townscape.

Sweet desserts garnish polished trays in the alleys of this traditional bazaar, where you’ll find everything from shisha pipes to wriggling fish.

A white, vaulted ceiling and stone walls create a corridor lined by quaint shops in this market that specializes in handcrafted items.

Statues of visitors and spirits of former bath attendants tell the story of this grandiose bathhouse through multimedia presentations.

Ancient walls, a mosque and the clock tower of an old inn create a spectacular background to this busy and historic port.