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Why go
- The gilded dome of the Shrine of the Bab, made of 12,000 fire-glazed tiles in fifty shapes and sizes, lit at night.
- The central axis: 850 metres of terraces and more than 1500 steps between 19 height stages.
- The 28 pink granite columns from Baveno around the original mausoleum of the Bab.
- The tomb garden, laid out from 1932, where members of Bahāʾullāh's family rest.
- The middle-level garden planted by Shoghi Effendi, with thyme hedges along the stairs and switchbacks.
Opening hours
Today00:00 – 23:59Show all
What you see
- The shrine of the Bab, in the middle level 140 metres up, with the terraces that appear to radiate from it.
- The gilded dome of the shrine, which can be seen from afar.
Best time to visit
- The site is open 24 hours a day, Monday through Thursday.
- The shrine and its gilded dome are lit up at night.
Facilities
- Reception Centre pilgrim hostel Stands just west of the shrine of the Bab.
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History
Bahāʾullāh, the faith's founder, chose the site on the northeast slope of Mount Carmel. A site there was pointed out in 1891 during a three-month retreat.
- 1891A site on the northeast slope of Mount Carmel is pointed out during a three-month retreat.
- 1909The mausoleum for the Bab is built in the middle of the slope, and his remains are laid to rest in it.
- 1921The body of ʿAbdul-Bahāʾ is placed in the six-chambered mausoleum.
- 1932–1939Shoghi Effendi has the tomb garden and the family cemetery laid out uphill of the mausoleum.
- 1949–1953William Sutherland Maxwell expands the shrine, adding the gilded dome.
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- 1953Construction of the shrine as it stands today is completed.
- 1987–2001Fariborz Sahba builds the terraces above and below the middle level.
- 2001The terraces are officially opened.
Accessibility
- Step-free route More than 1500 steps link the height stages of the central axis. Three kilometres of paths run through the park.
Sources: Bahāʾī-Gärten (Haifa) - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of the Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa?
The gardens are open to everyone at set times. The site is open 24 hours a day, Monday through Thursday.
How do I get to the Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa?
The lower entrance is on Kikkar UNESCO, and the upper gate is on Rechov Jefeh Nof. Pedestrians cross Sderot haZijjonut by tunnel above the shrine.
Is the Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa step-free?
Only partly. More than 1500 steps link the height stages of the central axis, but three kilometres of paths run through the park.
Where are the Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa?
The gardens lie on the northeast slope of Mount Carmel, in central Haifa, slightly west of the city centre.
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