⭐ Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh
Israel
About This Sacred Site
The Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh near Acre, Israel, is the holiest place on Earth for the Bahá'í Faith, as it is the burial place of the faith's founder. Bahá'ís around the world face this shrine during their daily prayers. The shrine is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is part of the larger complex of Bahá'í holy sites in the Haifa-Acre area, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Bahá'í gardens on Mount Carmel in nearby Haifa are among the most stunning terraced gardens in the world.
Key Facts
- •Holiest site for over 8 million Bahá'ís worldwide
- •Bahá'ís face this shrine during daily prayers, as Muslims face Mecca
- •The surrounding gardens are meticulously maintained by volunteer gardeners from around the world
- •Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Bahá'í Holy Places in Haifa and Western Galilee)
- •Bahá'u'lláh (1817-1892) was exiled here by the Ottoman Empire
Location
Coordinates: 32.9431, 35.0917
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