"Romantic and Peaceful" Haifa by piglet44

Haifa Travel Guide: 256 reviews and 733 photos

We just came back from a romantic weekend in this northern city which is a lovely island of coexistence in a sea of madness. The views are beautiful , the winter weather warm and sunny and there is plenty to do here for all tastes. Come and see!

Pros and Cons

Pros:laid-back and fun
Cons:Can't think of any right now
In a nutshell:Lots of fun

Last visit to Haifa: Dec 2004
Intro Written Dec 13, 2004
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A wonderful Mural Things to Do (3)

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The Festival of Festivals Local Customs (1)

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View from the German Colony Things to Do (3)

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This place gives Haifa its peaceful... Things to Do (3)

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deecat Mar 18, 2006 at 8:50 AM

So nice to read about Haifa in these times of trouble. Looks lovely and a Place that I would enjoy.
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magor65 Aug 1, 2005 at 6:59 AM

Unfortunately, I didn't go to Haifa during my trip to Israel. So it's one of the reasons why I should come back. Thank you for interesting info and your kind words on my Israel page.
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gilabrand Jul 1, 2005 at 12:29 AM

Is the doll museum worth seeing? I've never been there.
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aussirose Jun 21, 2005 at 11:04 PM

G'day Ruth. A romantic weekend 'ey. Well that explains the lack of pix :o) From what I see here, looks like a lovely place to spend a romantic weekend!! Cheers, Ann :o)
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cachaseiro Apr 26, 2005 at 2:36 PM

wonderful page. i really liked haifa when i was there a few years ago.
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nada1712 Apr 20, 2005 at 12:26 PM

Lovely pics of Haifa - wish there were more.!! My Israeli friend is staying with me at the moment - she is from a Kibbutz near Haifa
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aadil Dec 20, 2004 at 10:29 PM

Pretty pictures and a long time since I saw a new page from you on VT!!! How I wish everyone would live in peace like you described it here in Haifa!!! May peace be upon us all and Merry Christmas and Hanuka and blessed Ramadan to all!!!
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ezaguryk Dec 17, 2004 at 9:17 AM

Shalom!!!!!! Happy b-day!!!!! hag sameaj!!!!!! Wish you the best on your day. Have fun!!!!!! I was in israel in jan i will go back ..... still to many good places to visit.......greatings from Venezuela....
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SEALIFE Dec 17, 2004 at 1:06 AM

Hi Ruth! nice pics also from my life.I want to say a imagine which,What isThe Beauty about Haifa who is living there , meaning to be come happy , What is the bad that ,what's a pitty , who is leaving from there . Greetings . s e a l i f e
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DUNK67 Dec 17, 2004 at 12:15 AM

some good tips, happy birthday