Stella Maris Lighthouse Church and Carmelite Monastery in Haifa in Israel

Located on and around the beautiful mountain of Carmel, Haifa is the third largest city in Israel. Are you coming to visit the city of Haifa? It can be ideal holiday destination for you. And after getting there, you can go to visit the chief tourist attractions of Haifa. Stella Maris Lighthouse, Church and Carmelite Monastery in Haifa in Israel is one of the chief tourist attractions here.

The 19th century Stella Maris Lighthouse, Church and Carmelite Monastery in Haifa in Israel is located in Stella Maris Road. Situated on the slopes of Mount Carmel, you can reach the site by cable car or on foot.

During the Crusader occupation, troops of pious hermits started to live in the caves in imitation of Elijah the Prophet in the 12th century and within a few hundred years, they were organized into the Carmelite order. Construction of the Stella Maris Lighthouse, Church and Carmelite Monastery was started in 1836.

At the beginning, there was a monastery complex which was a hospital for Napoleon's soldiers during his unsuccessful blockade of Akko in 1799. Structured in dazzling Italian marbles, the Stella Maris Church looks outstanding. Here on the dome you will see the colorful paintings which illustrate the episodes from the Old Testament, by Brother Luigi Poggi. The statue of Virgin Mary, carved from cedar of Lebanon, is also noteworthy.

Just in the right of the entryway, there you will see a museum with artifacts from the Byzantine church and a small souvenir shop. The scenic beauty is outstanding!

From there you can go to the Bat Galim Beach Promenade where you can stroll along the Mediterranean or enjoy your time at the waterfront restaurants.

Apart from the above site, there are other attractions also. For further information, you can click on the following links:
Haifa Travel Guide in Israel
Haifa Tourist Attractions in Israel
Sightseeing in Haifa in Israel