population: 0.283 million

extension: 63.67 square kilometers

Museums

A great museum to visit in Haifa is the Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art, which features a collection of over 7,000 works of Japanese art. Alternatively, you could also visit the Haifa Museum of Art, with contemporary art exhibitions from both Israeli and international artists. If you're looking for other museums in the area, you might want to consider visiting Tel Aviv, where you can find many museums, including the Israel Museum and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Food

Some popular and typical dishes to try in Haifa include:

1. Falafel - deep-fried balls of chickpeas, served in pita bread with vegetables and sauces
2. Hummus - a creamy dip made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic
3. Shawarma - grilled meat (usually chicken or lamb) sliced and served in a pita with vegetables and sauces
4. Sabich - a sandwich filled with fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, hummus, and various vegetables and sauces.
5. Shakshuka - eggs cooked in a sauce of tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices
6. Musakhan - a dish of roasted chicken, caramelized onions, and sumac seasoning on top of flatbread.

These dishes can be found in many restaurants and street food vendors throughout Haifa.

Activities

Some fun activities that locals in Haifa enjoy include visiting the Bahai Gardens, which offer breathtaking views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea, strolling through the German Colony neighborhood with its charming cafes and restaurants, exploring the Wadi Nisnas market with its unique crafts and food stalls, and hiking in the Carmel National Park, which offers scenic trails and picnic spots. You can also try street food such as falafel, hummus, and shawarma or attend a concert at the Haifa Auditorium.