Hightlight
- Religious
Overview
Located inside the walls of old Akko built after Napoleon’s unsuccessful attempt at conquering the city in 1779, is the museum of “Treasures in the Walls.” In the commander’s tower are four arched halls which held the Ottoman’s garrison at one time but now hold an intriguing and rare collection of artifacts depicting the life of the varied people (Jews, Christians, Muslims, Druze, Bedouins, Circassians and Bahai’s) in the Galilee during the 19th and 20th centuries.
The museum is divided into two sections; the right wing contains furniture, locks, clocks, vessels and other items and the left wing is a reconstructed market with workshops. Meet craftsmen including a hat-maker, a leather-maker, a carpenter, a woodsmith, a blacksmith and enjoy an old pharmacy.
Note:
- Guide for a group costs additional 100 NIS – recommended (Call Sissy 04-991-1004)
To See and Do
- Commander’s tower with four arched halls dating to Ottoman times
- Right Wing: Rare collection items depicting the lives of the people living in the Galilee for the last 200 years
- Left Wing: reconstructed market stalls and craft workshops
Child Friendly
- Learn about life in the old city of Akko in the 19th century
- See how people lived and worked – clothes and tools
- Children’s games and books from the time
Amenities
| Eating | Variety of eateries outside the center, drinks available inside the museum | |
| Shopping | Souvenir shop outside the museum |
Don’t Miss
Meeting the craftsman in their workshops.
