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- The Israel Antiquities Authority
The Israel Antiquities Authority was founded In April 1990, in accordance with the Law of Antiquities. The Authority is a large organization for all archaeological sites, information and other data relating to Israel's antiquities. The Authority is active in the development of antiquity sites, among them Jerusalem, Acre, Bet Shean and Caesarea, while investing considerable effort to conserve buildings at historic cities such as Safed, Shefar'am, Ramla, Tiberias, Beer Sheva and Jaffa.
Furthermore, the Antiquities Authority has set for itself the goal of increasing public awareness of archaeology.
The main task of the Conservation Department Administration of the Israel Antiquities Authority is to build and enforce conservation policy to preserve the cultural heritage of Israel.
- Municipality of Akko
Akko covers an area of about 11 square kilometers, and its 52,000 residents reflect a unique blend of ethnic groups and religions: Jews, Muslims, Christians, Armenians, Druze, and members of the Baha'i faith who live in exemplary coexistence.
Alongside the mosques scattered through the city are churches and synagogues. Akko is also the most important site for the Baha'i faith, whose founder, Baha'u'llah, is buried in a shrine in the city.
Akko is blessed with a variety of tourist sites from many periods, crowned by the Crusader city. The Fisherman's Port and marina, restaurants, hotels, annual artists' festivals, such as the Israel Fringe Theater Festival {http://www.accofestival.co.il/english/}, bazaars, the city walls, museums, beaches and water sports, are among the city's tourist attractions.
The municipality offers schools for the arts, sciences, communications, entrepreneurship and technology, as well as two preschool centers, and five community centers that run enrichment programs for youth and adults, including a popular community theater.
- The Old Akko Development Company Ltd.
Old Akko Development Company is a government company subordinate to the Ministry of Tourism, responsible for developing and promoting the Old City in accordance with a regional concept—providing accommodations, tours and attractions in and around Acre.
A Visitors and Reservations Center is located in the Enchanted Garden, the northern anchor at the entrance to Old Acre. The Center provides information services and makes reservations for accommodations and visits to the many sites in Acre, the Western and Upper Galilee, Haifa, the Carmel Mountain Range and Nazareth.
- MASA – Israel Journey
MASA is a project of the government of Israel, the Jewish Agency of Israel, and made possible through the generous support of the United Jewish Communities, the Federations of North America, and Keren Hayesod - UIA.
MASA enables young people (18 to 30) from around the world to build a lasting relationship with Israel, and gain meaningful and beneficial experiences by participating in a long-term program in Israel. MASA provides young adults with connections to programs, grants and scholarships towards program fees, as well as support, activities, workshops and resources while in Israel.
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