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Article: Anchor in Acre
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- May 3, 2007
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HANNAH WEITZER
Jerusalem Post
05-03-2007
Headline: Anchor in Acre
Byline: HANNAH WEITZER
Edition; Weekend
Section: Features
Page: 04
Thursday, May 3, 2007 -- The charm of Acre's living, breathing old city is enough to draw visitors from far and wide. Although there are plenty of tourist attractions within the walls, the ancient port city has managed to retain much of its character while its residents continue their day-to-day lives.
After generations of historic significance as a major Mediterranean port city and trade center, Acre today is much more low-key, especially in comparison with its southern neighbor, Haifa. However, its past reputation and preserved monuments, including a tunnel to a ...