The Lighthouse observation point
The Lighthouse observation point is a scenic viewpoint in Northern District, Israel. The Lighthouse observation point is situated nearby to Acre Lighthouse, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Burj Sanjak (Flag tower).| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Acre Lighthouse and St. John Church.
Acre Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Photo: Almog, Public domain.
Akko Light or Acre Light, is an active lighthouse in the port of Acre, Israel. It is located on the South-West corner of the city's ancient walls, at what is believed to be the former site of an Ottoman Burj-El-Sanjak.
St. John Church
Church
Photo: Almog, Public domain.
The St. John Baptist Church sometimes simply called Church of St. John, is a Catholic church located in the town of Acre in northern Israel. It should not be confused with the Franciscan ″Terra Sancta Church″ in the same city. St. John Church is situated 110 metres east of The Lighthouse observation point.
Church of Saint Andrew
Church
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
St Andrew's Church is a Melkite Greek Catholic church. Built in 1765, it is located in the old city of Acre, at Philippe Auguste street, north of the Templars tunnel in modern-day Israel. Church of Saint Andrew is situated 140 metres northeast of The Lighthouse observation point.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Akko and Ein HaMifratz.
Akko
Photo: ויקיג’אנקי, CC BY 2.5.
Akko, also known historically to Arabs as عكّا and Westerners as Acre, lies on the northern edge of the Bay of Acre in northern Israel and receives many Baha'i pilgrims.
Ein HaMifratz
Village
Photo: Hanay, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ein HaMifratz is a kibbutz south of Acre in northern Israel. Located on the Mediterranean coast, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Asher Regional Council. As of 2023 it had a population of 885. Ein HaMifratz is situated 3½ km southeast of The Lighthouse observation point.
Bustan HaGalil
Village
Photo: Almog, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bustan HaGalil is a moshav in the Western Galilee in northern Israel. Located near Acre, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Asher Regional Council. As of 2023 its population was 1,024. Bustan HaGalil is situated 4 km northeast of The Lighthouse observation point.
The Lighthouse observation point
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Northern District, Israel, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
32.91941° or 32° 55′ 10″ northLongitude
35.06614° or 35° 3′ 58″ eastOpen location code
8G4QW398+QFOpenStreetMap ID
node 2056786929OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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In Other Languages
From German to Hebrew—“The Lighthouse observation point” goes by many names.
- German: “Leuchtturm Aussichtspunkt”
- Hebrew: “תצפית המגדלור”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Burj Sanjak (Flag tower) and המצודה הטמפלרית.
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