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The German Colony
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT1,879 contributions
Simultaneously historical and contemporary
Dec 2021
Wandering through this neighborhood provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, and yet is also a thriving, contemporary neighborhood. There are plenty of good restaurants, live music, and lively conversations wherever you go, making for an enjoyable outing. This neighborhood was settled by German Templers in the 19th century, and during their time, they introduced more consistent intercity transportation and mixed farming to the region. Even though many Templers were deported during WWII, the history and architecture remain. It's a pleasant place to go for a stroll and stop for a leisurely meal while admiring the beauty of the area.
Written October 23, 2022
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stephrab
New York City, NY696 contributions
Put on your walking shoes! See the best of Israel as it should be!
Mar 2023 • Friends
To experience the best of Israel, the dream of people of different faiths and backgrounds living together, walk through here. Be open. Stop and talk to the different people you see. Make sure you walk into the different shops - in particular those with Arabic on the signs. A wide range of Israeli society lives in the area. Christian, Muslim, Jew. You will hear different languages. Be able to taste a wide range of types of food. And the architecture is nicely varied.
Written March 1, 2023
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Kim G
Pacific Grove, CA3,187 contributions
Lively Area with Numerous Restaurants & Lodgings
Dec 2019
Lovely area of Haifa, with the Baha'i Gardens presiding above on the northern slopes of Mount Carmel. Containing numerous restaurants and lodgings, we visited during the 2019 Christmas Season, and pleasantly discovered that this area was one of the few locations in Israel with festive, Christian holiday splendor. Christmas lights spanned the busy street, while restaurants were adorned in Christmas decor. The German Colony was established in 1868 by the German Templars and today is a highly recommended stop while visiting Haifa.
Written November 6, 2020
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G S
United States51 contributions
Not what you expect.
Mar 2023 • Couples
Supposed to be a thriving community. Yet found it to be basically one street in town with not much going on. Only one or two restaurants had people in them, most are empty early in the evening. Not worth the time in my opinion.
Written April 8, 2023
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Mor M
Jerusalem, Israel113 contributions
Sublime
Jun 2020
Everything about this location/neighborhood is stunning and lovely. Plenty of options for dining out - coffee, dinner, nargila (hooka), breakfast; quick 'metronit' bus to take you around; hostels aplenty. The Bahai Gardens hold presence at one end of this neighborhood, while the port of Haifa makes up the other end. Stunning scenery all around.
Written July 1, 2020
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mtangulo
Washington DC, DC880 contributions
Historic buildings
Jan 2020 • Couples
At the bottom of the Bahai's Gardens you find the German Colony, this area has houses from the time of the German Templars, they have been kept and they host restaurants and stores, its a very nice walk for several blocks which continue down to the port. There are many options for food.
Written February 22, 2020
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ggalas2014
Buenos Aires, Argentina48 contributions
Amazing!
Feb 2020
A MUST visit (specially in the evening). Beautifful views, very nice restaurantes in the avenue. hen sun goes down the lights are just beautifull
Written February 18, 2020
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The Spanglish Guy
Miami, FL279 contributions
Good for restaurant and other shops
Jan 2020
at some point in time, this neighborhood's inhabitant were mostly Germans, hence the name.
Now, it's a few blocks area full of restaurants and shops.
at night, it's packed of people.
Written November 21, 2020
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JanLinksGroningen
Groningen, The Netherlands1,308 contributions
Super
Feb 2020 • Friends
Absolute a must visit in magical impressing Israel. Haifa isn't beautiful as Jeruzalem, but absolute a must visit.
Written February 21, 2020
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Frank H
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands166 contributions
Nice place to be
Nov 2019 • Friends
The neighbourhood has old buildings in a kind of german style. The main street has a lot of bars and restaurants. This street starts in the habour area and runs till the gardens.
Written November 16, 2019
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