Acre is also a Mediterranean port city in the Western Galilee north of Haifa. It is mentioned in the Bible as being part of the tribe of Asher. It is also mentioned in the New Testament as the place the Apostle Paul stopped during His third missionary journey, at that time, it was called Antiochia Ptolemais (Acts 21:7). Acre's heyday was during the Second Crusade when Acre became a Crusader city outpost. After being conquered by Saladin in 1151, it was re-conquered by the Crusaders under the leadership of Richard the Lion heart. It was at this time Acre became the headquarters of the Crusader kingdom. Historically, Acre also became a regional force under Ottoman rule, and was the headquarters of the rule of the rebel government of Daher Al Omar, whose successor and murderer Ahmed al Jazaar  "the Butcher" forced Napoleon Bonaparte to retreat to Egypt.

Acre's vast history can be experienced through its Old City roads and marina. Its many churches provide an experience from Crusader Acre to modern day Arab Christian Acre. Also, an experience in Muslim architecture can be seen through the Al Jazaar mosque, its khans, and a Turkish bathhouse. You can walk through the Templar Crusader tunnel to experience the mystery of this order, or walk on the walls built by Dahr al Omar and imagine Al Jazaar withstanding Napoleon's army. Acre's bazaar also makes an exciting Middle Eastern shopping experience. Visit also Acre's Bahai gardens, which is a fabulous attraction. All this and more made Acre a world heritage site by UNESCO in 2001. Acre is also a great place to relax to a nice glass of wine in one of its tasty restaurants by the sea's marina.