Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh Monument
Pilgrimage shrine and tomb of Bahá'u'lláh
The Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh at Bahjí near Acre is a Bahá'í pilgrimage site; visitors come for the tomb, the surrounding gardens and to learn about Bahá'í history in the Holy Land.
Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh at a Glance#
Address: Acre (Akko) area, near Bahjí, Israel (Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh is in Bahjí near Acre)
Website: https://www.bahai.org/
Admission: No admission fee for shrine site; donations welcome
About Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh#
The Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh at Bahjí near Acre is the holiest site of the Bahá’í Faith, containing the tomb of Bahá’u’lláh where he lived and was buried in the late 19th century. It forms the central element of a landscaped sanctuary that is maintained by the Bahá’í community.
- UNESCO status: Inscribed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Bahá’í holy places in Haifa and the Western Galilee.
- Visiting rules: The site is a place of pilgrimage for Bahá’ís; access inside the shrine is restricted to Bahá’í pilgrims while the surrounding grounds are managed and maintained for visitors as permitted.
What to See#
- Shrine (mausoleum): Sits over the tomb of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í Faith, and is the focal point of the surrounding shrine complex.
- Mansion of Bahjí and gardens: A late 19th-century residence and landscaped gardens that form the wider pilgrimage precinct around the shrine, maintained by the Bahá’í international institutions.
How to Get to Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh#
Bahjí is near Acre (Akko); from Haifa, take a train or bus north to Acre and then a short taxi ride to Bahjí. Pilgrims often join organized visits through Bahá’í offices; check the official Bahá’í website for visitor guidance.
Tips for Visiting Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh#
- Respect sacred areas and follow signage - the Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh is a pilgrimage site with specific visitor protocols.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; check posted rules and be discreet.
- Combine a visit with nearby Bahá'í holy places in Acre and Haifa for the full historical context.
Best Time to Visit Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh#
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for visiting the Bahá'í holy places in northern Israel.
Weather & Climate near Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh#
Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (578 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 153 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| February | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 13° - 23° | 18° | 21 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 26° | 21° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 73% | 3.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.7h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 29° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 74% | 4.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.1h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 31° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 74% | 4.0 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.9h |
| August | Ideal | 23° - 31° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 74% | 3.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 21° - 30° | 26° | 3 mm | clear | 70% | 3.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 28° | 23° | 22 mm | mostly sunny | 68% | 2.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| November | Excellent | 13° - 23° | 18° | 85 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.9h |
