Haifa - University

To the south of Haifa, on the road running along the crest of Mount Carmel, is the University of Haifa, founded in 1972. The most eye-catching feature is the 30-story Eshkol Tower, designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. From the top of the tower there are breathtaking views. Within the University complex is the Reuben and Edith Hecht Museum, with a display of archeological material on the theme "The People of Israel and their Land" and a collection of Impressionist and Jewish painting.