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Acre Acre had a long history behind it when the Crusaders made it one of thier most important harbour towns of the Holy Land. The Crusader Castle has columned chambers with vaulted Gothic ceilings and long dark passages. Other sights include the Quarter of the Knight Hospitallers the ancient walls of the town (the walls were built so well that they withstood an attack by Napoleon in 1798). The 18th-century El Jazzar mosque graces Acre’s skyline with its green dome and minaret. Across from the mosque is the Municipal Museum (excellent archaeological exhibits) located in an 18th-century Turkish bathhouse. Other parts of the Old City show strong Arab Turkish and British influences. Close to Acre are some pretty good beaches, especially between Acre and Haifa. Acre is 130 km north of Jerusalem and only some 20 km for Haifa.
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