Religious Building · Haifa, Israel
Bahá'í Gardens, Haifa
The Baháʼí Terraces, or the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces on Mount Carmel in Haifa, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Israel.
Photo: Arash Hashemi via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Haifa, Israel |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Coordinates | 32.8144° N, 34.9869° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Bahá'í Gardens, Haifa is known for
The Baháʼí Terraces, or the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces on Mount Carmel in Haifa, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Israel.
About Bahá'í Gardens, Haifa
The Baháʼí Terraces, or the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces on Mount Carmel in Haifa, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Israel. Completed in 2001, there are 19 terraces and more than 1,500 steps ascending the mountain. The central terrace is highlighted by the Shrine of the Báb, one of the main religious sites of the Baháʼí Faith.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Bahá'í Gardens, Haifa website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Haifa |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Haifa International Airport (HFA) |
| Distance from the airport | 3.4 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) · Tel Aviv, Israel · 55.8 miles away
- Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) · Beirut, Lebanon · 75.2 miles away
- Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ) · Amman, Jordan · 82.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bahá'í Gardens, Haifa?
The Baháʼí Terraces, or the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces on Mount Carmel in Haifa, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Israel.
Where is Bahá'í Gardens, Haifa located?
Bahá'í Gardens, Haifa is in Haifa, Israel. Its coordinates are 32.8144° N, 34.9869° E.
How do I get to Bahá'í Gardens, Haifa?
The nearest town is Haifa, and the nearest airport is Haifa International Airport (HFA), about 3.4 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terraces_(Baháʼí) — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2735357 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.ganbahai.org.il/he/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.