The Underground Prisoners Museum in Old Akko is a commemorative museum in memory of the Hebrew underground members during the British Mandate, which were imprisoned in Acre Prison. The museum tells the historical events that occurred on the spot, and illustrates the lives of the underground prisoners and the breakthrough of Akko. The site is dedicated to the ninth that falls in the burglary and nine gallows.
The museum is housed in the fortress of Akko which was built during the Ottoman period. The fortress was used during the Ottoman rule as a military base, the Akko governor’s residence, and even a prison.
In the museum, exerted by the Ministry of Defense, an innovative display was established that describes the circumstances of the underground fighters, their lifestyle in prison, the story of the Akko Prison, and the story of the gallows.
Western Galilee Now is a registered non-profit grassroots organization (NGO) promoting awareness and appreciation for the region’s boutique wines, beers, food and produce, along with its cultural diversity, its historic traditions and the area’s scenic routes nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea acting as a Chamber of Commerce to boutique tourism operators in the region.
We expose the visitors to the unique heritage and hospitality through workshops, culinary events, art, music, guides tours, festivals and also through our Tourist Information Center in Akko, owned by JNF USA which we were chosen to operate since Jan. 2016.
Our vision is to develop local and foreign tourism based on close cooperation between all the interested parties in the region.
Come and Taste Experience Discover – the Westen Galilee is NOW!
עברית
