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If you are around Marco Polo Street , chances are you are close to the Arab Market in Acre where locals shop for their daily essentials from fruits to vegetables and local fish . You will also find shops for your clothing needs , household items , and juice stands too .
If mouth-watering seafood is what you crave , Acre has a delicious solution - its seaside restaurants . One of the most famous restaurants for seafood is Uri Buri Restaurant , but their menu includes a variety other dishes as well . El Marsa is another popular restaurant .
Many others offer delightful cuisines such as Mercato Restaurant , and for the best humus in town , visit Humus Said .
Attractions such as the Templars ’ Tunnel , the Enchanted Garden , and the large Al-Jazzar Mosque are interesting , historical places to visit . Like Hospitallers , Templars too were a monastic order helping pilgrims pass safely from Europe to Jerusalem . The Tunnels , located beneath the city , aided their passage from port to the halls .
The Enchanted Garden , with its impressive greenery , is an entrance to the Hospitaller
Fortress . This Garden is also known as The Festival Garden .
The green and white Al-Jazzar Mosque , dominating Acre ’ s skyline , was built in 1781 during the rule of Turkish governor , Ahmad Pasha Al-Jazzar . Other than in Jerusalem , it is Israel ’ s biggest mosque and visitors must wear modest , appropriate attire to enter .
History , food and a vibrant night life - a lovely mix , enough for visitors to leave with the lingering thought of having enjoyed a pleasant experience in this city .
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Templars ’ Tunnel
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