Haifa, Haifa District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)

The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens

Photographed by Chris English, October 23, 2014

1. The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens Marker

Inscription. On 21 March 1909 the mortal remains of the Báb, one of the Central Figures of the Bahá'í Faith, were interred in the Shrine that is the focal point of these gardens. Martyred in Iran in 1850, the Báb had devoted Himself to preparing the way for Bahá'u'lláh, Founder of the Bahá'í Faith, and for His Message of the unification of humankind. The outer structure of the Shrine, as well as the eighteen garden terraces were created entirely through contributions from Bahá'ís around the world. We will be grateful for your care in maintaining the cleanliness of the surroundings and respecting their sacred character.

The Shrine of the Báb has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List for its profound spiritual meaning and the testimony it bears to the strong tradition of pilgrimage in the Bahá'í Faith.

Erected by The Bahá'í Faith.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Peace • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1909.

Location. 32° 48.684′ N, 34° 59.115′ E. Marker is in Haifa, Haifa District. It is on Yefe Nof just north of Tchernichovski. Also accessible

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from the east end of Siderot Ben Gurion (Ben Gurion Avenue). Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in West Asia,

in the Middle East,

in The Levant,

on the Red Sea,

in a coastal Mediterranean country,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Ottoman Empire,

a British Mandate,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The German Colony Story (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Raoul Wallenberg's Residence (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Exodus (approx. 3.5 kilometers away); The Lion's Trail - Nesher (approx. 6.4 kilometers away); The Crusader Fortress of the Knights of the Hospital and the Ottoman-Turkish Citadel of Akko (approx. 14.8 kilometers away); The Crusaders (approx. 14.8 kilometers away); The Shrine and Mansion of Bahá’u’lláh (approx. 18.2 kilometers away); Wilfrid Israel (approx. 20.1 kilometers away in Northern District). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haifa.

More about this marker. Markers are located at main

The Shrine of the Báb UNESCO World Heritage Site Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Chris English, October 23, 2014

2. The Shrine of the Báb UNESCO World Heritage Site Marker

gates on Yefe Nof Street and at the east end of UNESCO Plaza, east end of Siderot Ben Gurion

Also see . . . Baha'i Gardens Web Page. (Submitted on November 20, 2014, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona.)

The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens Marker, Hebrew image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Chris English, October 24, 2014

3. The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens Marker, Hebrew

The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens Marker, Arabic image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Chris English, October 24, 2014

4. The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens Marker, Arabic

The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens East Gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Chris English, October 23, 2014

5. The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens East Gate

The Shrine of the Báb at Night image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Chris English, October 23, 2014

6. The Shrine of the Báb at Night

The Shrine of the Báb Terrace Over Tchernifchovski/Hatzionat Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Chris English, October 23, 2014

7. The Shrine of the Báb Terrace Over Tchernifchovski/Hatzionat Street

The Shrine of the Báb Terraces View East from The Shrine image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Chris English, October 28, 2014

8. The Shrine of the Báb Terraces View East from The Shrine

The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Doris Hyeoma, October 22, 2014

9. The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens

Looking east from Ben Gurion Avenue toward UNESCO Square, The Shrine and gardens.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2014, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 897 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on November 20, 2014, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.