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The German Colony, Haifa

4.2
#2 of 10 in Historic Sites in Haifa
Historic Walking Area · Tourist Spot
A quaint historic district built as a garden city, The German Colony offers fine dining and boutique shopping. Relax with a pleasant stroll through a serene setting, exploring roofed cafes and restaurants tempting you in for tasty refreshments. Set within several restored historic buildings, galleries and boutiques are dotted along the promenades, serving as ideal spots to pick up some souvenirs. To visit The German Colony and get the most from your holiday in Haifa, create itinerary details personal to you using our Haifa online driving holiday planner.
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  • By ichicorp
    at some point in time, this neighborhood's inhabitant were mostly Germans, hence the name. Now, it's a few blocks area full of restaurants and shops. at night, it's packed of people.  more »
  • By KimGTravels
    Lovely area of Haifa, with the Baha'i Gardens presiding above on the northern slopes of Mount Carmel. Containing numerous restaurants and lodgings, we visited during the 2019 Christmas Season, and...  more »
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