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.
The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens. . 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.
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: Churches & Religion • Peace. 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. Marker is on Yefe Nof just north of Tchernichovski. Also accessible from the east end of Siderot Ben Gurion (Ben Gurion Avenue). Touch for map. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. Markers are located at main 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.)
Photographed By Chris English, October 23, 2014
2. The Shrine of the Báb UNESCO World Heritage Site Marker
Photographed By Chris English, October 24, 2014
3. The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens Marker, Hebrew
Photographed By Chris English, October 24, 2014
4. The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens Marker, Arabic
Photographed By Chris English, October 23, 2014
5. The Shrine of the Báb Terraces and Gardens East Gate
Photographed By Chris English, October 23, 2014
6. The Shrine of the Báb at Night
Photographed By Chris English, October 23, 2014
7. The Shrine of the Báb Terrace Over Tchernifchovski/Hatzionat Street
Photographed By Chris English, October 28, 2014
8. The Shrine of the Báb Terraces View East from The Shrine
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 721 times since then and 6 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.