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Elijah's Cave

230 Allenby Road, Haifa, Israel
04/852-7430
Elijah's Cave
Ancient menorah carved in the wall of Elijah's Cave
Scarves hanging in Elijah's Cave
Stairs cut into the rock outside Elijah's Cave
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Ranked #27 of 34 attractions in Haifa
3.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Traveller Description: it is rumored that eliahoo (pronounced el-ia-hoo) hid in this cave at mt.carmel haifa in the 9th century BCE (Before the common era) while hiding... more »
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Yokneam, Israel
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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“Jewish religeous experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Well it's a small cave, from which the tradition said Elijah's visited and maybe started his journey to sky.

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Haifa , Israel
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“Holy place.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

The place is important for Jewish believers, actually there is very little proof that this cave is connected to the prophet Elijah who had to hide in the area because of his prophecies against the sinners who worshiped the local idol - Baal.

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Haifa, Israel
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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“A missed jewel”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

Poorly managed site. Seems they do not need or understand the tourist phenomenon.

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“A visit if you have time”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2010
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My husband and I just came back from Israel; we stayed in Haifa for 10 nights. After reading the lonely planet book this site perked our interest. I have to say it was a little bit disappointing. We took a sherut to the cave and the driver dropped us off at the Jewish entrance. Upon arrival we noticed all the... More

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