Cave of Elijah

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Top 2% of attractions in Haifa
9 / 10

4 expert reviews

“From the Af-Al-Pi Chen, it's just a short walk up to Elijah's Cave, nestled at the base of steep Cape Carmel, below the Stella Maris lighthouse and the Carmelite Monastery.”

– Frommer's

Fodor's Fodor's
"Jews, Christians, and Muslims consider this site sacred; an early Byzantine tradition identified it as the cave in which Elijah found refuge from the wrath of Ahab." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Holy to Jews, Christians, Muslims and Druze, this cave is where the prophet Elijah is believed to have prayed before challenging the priests of Ba’al on Mt Carmel." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The cave is sacred to Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Druze, all of whom venerate the prophet Elijah. Pilgrimages and huge dramatic ceremonies are held at this cave many times each year." Full review
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Head coverings are available at the entrance to the cave.