Bahá'í Gardens and the Shrine of the Báb

The Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa, Israel, serve as the spiritual heart of the Bahá'í faith. Located on the slopes of Mount Carmel, the gardens feature 19 terraces, symbolizing the unity and harmony of nature and human spirit. At the center stands the Shrine of the Báb, crowned with a golden dome, marking the resting place of one of the founders of the Bahá'í faith. The architecture of the gardens and the shrine emphasizes symmetry and purity, reflecting the core principles of the Bahá'í belief.