The Underground Prisoners Museum in Old Akko is a memorial museum in memory of the members of the Jewish Underground imprisoned in the Akko prison during the British Mandate period. The Museum of Underground Prisoners, operated by the Ministry of Defense, has created an innovative display depicting the circumstances of the underground fighters’ incarceration, their life in prison, the story of the Akko prison breakout, and the story of the gallows. The tour highlights the core values during the time the underground fighters operated: Zionism and the love of the land, heroism and sacrifice.
The museum is housed in the Akko fortress, which was built during the Ottoman period. During the Ottoman rule, the fortress served as a military base, the Akko governor’s residence and more.
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!
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