German Colony - Haifa

At the foot of the world-famous Bahai Gardens lies Haifa's picturesque German Colony, founded in the nineteenth century by German Christians known as the Templars.

Many of its charming stone houses have been preserved, down to the original German biblical verses over some doorways and colorful floor tiles. Many now house the restaurants, galleries and gift shops that have made the quarter one of Haifa's prime visitor attractions.