The Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmlite Monastery, Haifa was built in the 19th century in Israel. It is a monastery located on the slopes of Mount Carmel. During the Crusader occupation in the 12th century, some religious sages started to inhabit the caves of the Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmlite Monastery, Haifa to imitate Elijah the Prophet. Within a short time, these hermits organized themselves into the Carmelite order.
The construction of the Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmlite Monastery in Haifa started in the year 1836. There was a monastery in this complex earlier that served as a hospital for Napoleon's soldiers during his siege of Acre or Akko in 1799 that failed miserably. After the war many French soldiers were slaughtered by the Turks.
Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmlite Monastery in Haifa in Israel as the name suggests comprise of a number of buildings including the Lighthouse. It is very close to the Old Lighthouse. The Stella Maris church of the Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmlite Monastery, Haifa is a very beautiful structure. The walls of this church are framed with Italian marbles in such a way that visitors confuse it with brightly painted walls.
The dome of the Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmlite Monastery, Haifa is covered with brightly colorful paintings. These paintings were done by Brother Luigi Poggi. The paintings depict episodes from the Old Testament. The most striking of all the paintings is the one that portrays the scene of Elijah swept up in a chariot of fire. The statue of the Virgin Mary that is carved from the cedar of Lebanon is also noteworthy.
You can locate a cave below the alter of the Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmlite Monastery, Haifa. This cave is known as "Elijah's Cave". You can walk down this cave believed to have been the abode of the Old Testament prophet. Many little votive candles burn on the altar above the cave. Each of these candles represent a Carmelite community.
To the right of the entryway of the Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmlite Monastery, Haifa, there is a museum that displays artifacts from the Byzantine church. A small souvenir shop can also be found over here. Monks are there in the pathway to help you as useful guides.
The Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmlite Monastery, Haifa can be reached by cable car or on foot. Entry is free of cost. Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmlite Monastery, Haifa is one of the most popular Haifa Tourist Attractions.
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