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A fascinating blend of cultures. This ancient city has incredible architecture going back centuries, beaches, amazing markets along with a huge number of things to see and do. It is expensive - we could not afford the top end restaurants and most of the exhibits charge entry. Drive out of the city for even more.... This was my favourite stop in Israel and I would have liked to stay a week.

Lovely place well worth a visit. Friendly people, stunning old town and many good restaurants. Bustling tiny souk and impressive templar landmarks. Biggest positive impression was the nice inhabitants.

1 night 2 days was perfect. Had a great wander. Did the Templar Tunnels, found the best hummus in the world. Did a cooking lesson with a local. Akko is just the most lovely old city. Full of art and food and magnificent views. Hard to believe how ancient it is. It is so well kept. The locals have much pride. It is so clean. It was such a highlight.

Acco or Acre in English is a very old town dating from Canaanite times. It became the second capital of the Crusader kingdom (after Jerusalem) and was heavily fortified. after the crusader defeat by the Mamlukes it was partly destroyed, but was revived by the Ottomans, expanded and further fortified. It resisted Napoleon's siege and was no conquered. Dotted with historic sites, you become transported into Medieval times. Serious conservation efforts are apparent but hampered by budgetary constraints. Museums and Acre prison are well worth a visit. excellent seafood and Palestininan cuisine options.

The citadel is not to be missed. Excellent restaurants (fish is essential). I was surprised such a touristic site, UNESCO Cultural Heritage, was anyway not clean as it should. The really too loud music on the horse carriage is unbearable.

Akko is an authentic old city mainly with arabic residents and culture, what adds a special feeling and atmosphere to it. Main positive thing is that people really live in old city, its is not a museum jet.