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The old city, surrounded by Ottoman walls, preserves an exceptionally dense layering of Crusader-era, Mamluk and Ottoman architecture and ranks among the best-preserved historic port towns of the eastern Mediterranean.

Hidden beneath the Ottoman old city lies the complete, well-preserved 12th-century Crusader town with Gothic halls and tunnels that once served the Knights Templar as their headquarters.

Built in 1781, the green-domed Al-Jazzar Mosque ranks among the most magnificent mosques in Israel outside Jerusalem and, according to tradition, preserves hairs from the beard of the Prophet Muhammad in a small shrine.

The picturesque fishing harbor and adjoining oriental souks invite you to stroll with fresh fish, spices and handicrafts, while the Khan al-Umdan caravanserai with its striking clock tower overlooks the historic port.

From Tel Aviv, a train connects both cities in about an hour and a half along the Mediterranean coast. Ben Gurion International Airport is the closest connecting point for international travelers.

The old city, surrounded by Ottoman walls, preserves an exceptionally dense layering of Crusader-era, Mamluk and Ottoman architecture and ranks among the best-preserved historic port towns of the eastern Mediterranean.

Hidden beneath the Ottoman old city lies the complete, well-preserved 12th-century Crusader town with Gothic halls and tunnels that once served the Knights Templar as their headquarters.

Built in 1781, the green-domed Al-Jazzar Mosque ranks among the most magnificent mosques in Israel outside Jerusalem and, according to tradition, preserves hairs from the beard of the Prophet Muhammad in a small shrine.