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Israel, Haifa - Hanging Gardens

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The city of Haifa is located in northern Israel and is one of the largest city in the country. Haifa is a major Israeli seaport as it is situated along Israel's coastline on the Mediterranean Sea. The climate of Haifa is usually hot and dry with some rains in the rainy season. The rainy season is usually between  the months of November to February. It is about 3 hours by car from Tel Aviv. The most famous tourist attraction of Haifa is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Baha'i Shrine (a.k.a. Baha'i World Center; a religious site of the Baha'i faith). The surrounding gardens of the Shrine, located in Mount Carmel, are also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa. The Baha'i Gardens, Haifa, Israel (2002) As this is a religious site, visitors have to observe proper attire, especially when visiting the sites near the buildings. Loud talking are also not advised. The gardens are a delight to walk in and a marvel for the eyes. Designed to be almost sy