El-Jazzar Mosque Mosque

Hours: Visiting hours vary; typically open to visitors outside prayer times

Admission: Free (visitors allowed outside prayer times)

El-Jazzar Mosque is an 18th-century Ottoman mosque located in the old city of Acre (Akko) in northern Israel, constructed under the patronage of Ahmad Pasha al-Jazzar. It is one of the dominant religious buildings in Acre’s historic core and reflects late Ottoman civic-religious architecture.

The complex comprises a covered prayer hall, a courtyard and an adjacent minaret, and includes a tomb for al-Jazzar within the mosque compound. The mosque historically served the Muslim community of Acre and sits close to other Ottoman-era public buildings and khans in the old port quarter.

Geographically the mosque is inside Acre’s fortified old city on the Mediterranean coast in Israel’s Northern District, making it easily reachable from the city’s main historic entrances and seafront.

• Context: Located within Acre’s old walled city, the mosque is a principal Ottoman-era landmark in the town and near other historic civic and caravan structures.

What to See#

• Main prayer hall: The main covered prayer hall with a central dome and traditional mosque furnishings arranged toward the qibla wall.
• Courtyard and minaret: A large inner courtyard and adjacent minaret that are visible from Acre’s old city; the complex forms a dominant architectural feature in the city quarter.
• Founder’s tomb: A small funerary area within the mosque compound containing the tomb of the mosque’s founder and local Ottoman governors.

El‑Jazzar Mosque is in the Old City of Acre (Akko). The easiest public‑transport approach is to take Israel Railways to Akko (Acre) station and then walk about 10-20 minutes into the Old City where the mosque stands by the market. There are also intercity buses between Haifa and Akko; by car Akko is reached from Haifa via Highway 4 (northbound) with parking outside the Old City and a short walk to the mosque.

• Visit outside main Muslim prayer times (especially Friday midday) if you want to see the interior as a non-worshipper and avoid large congregations.
• Combine a visit with Acre's Old City walk so you can reach the mosque from the market and harbor; local tourism desks in Akko can confirm visiting hours and any restrictions.
• Be respectful with photography and clothing inside the mosque: ask permission before taking interior photos and follow any requests from staff or worshippers.