architecture
Shrine of the Báb — Front Terrace
A golden dome rises above delicate arches and a formal garden terrace on Mount Carmel.
The story behind the place
The Shrine of the Báb in Haifa contains the remains of the Báb, a central figure in Bahá’í history. The domed shrine and its terraced gardens are among the city’s best-known landmarks. Look at the tall windows of the drum, the pale arcaded veranda and the carefully shaped greenery around the entrance.
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- Visual Journey — The Shrine of the BábBahá’í International Community
