Comments on: More Pilgrimage?

By: Cyrus J. Hammond

Cyrus J. Hammond — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 20:16:37 +0000

One should not visit the aqueduct in and of itself. However, if you go see the Prince’s Mosque, which is well worth the detour, the aqueduct is right out the front door and would take but five minute to see. Frankly, there are better aqueducts to be seen in the world, but if you haven’t seen one before, this is a good one to see. The portion outside of the Prince’s Mosque is in good shape. Other parts, not so much. I’m a little confused about the other negative reviews. It is really not that bad.

By: Emmett Bowman

Emmett Bowman — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 12:04:32 +0000

There were about one hundred believers in ‘Akká consisting of those who resided there and the visitors. Most of these people were engaged in some trade or business. There was tremendous love and unity among these souls. They derived great joy from associating with each other and were very proud to have the privilege of serving one another. All this made them feel that they were living in paradise.

By: Arnulfo Y. Wise

Arnulfo Y. Wise — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 23:22:56 +0000

You may also want to visit Tatilya Cumhuriyeti, a large amusement park in Beylikduzu past Haramidere on the road to the Ataturk International Airport.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:22:57 +0000

Hi Jarrod,
There are some very beautiful photos in the the archives! It is a wonderful resource to know about and be able to use. Was this aqueduct repaired during Bahá’u’lláh’s time do you know?
Lynn

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:13:30 +0000

Hi Courtney,
We so appreciated our visit to Istanbul and couldn’t agree with you more!
Lynn

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:10:59 +0000

Hi Ben,
I will love to be in Istanbul again … maybe when we next are in the Middle East for pilgrimage again? The blending of old and new is abidingly interesting to me!
Lynn

By: Ben C. Wallace

Ben C. Wallace — Tue, 28 May 2013 04:51:22 +0000

On my walk from Sultanahmet to Kariye Museum saw these aqueducts. It’s nice that they have been integrated into modern city life but there’s not much else you can do. Worth a look if you happen to be in the area.

By: Courtney A. Hanson

Courtney A. Hanson — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:47:43 +0000

Throughout its long history, Istanbul has acquired a reputation for being a cultural and ethnic melting pot. As a result, there are many historical mosques, churches, synagogues, palaces, castles and towers to visit in the city. Some of these historical structures, which draw millions to the city every year, reflect the heart and soul of Istanbul.

By: Jarrod K. Craig

Jarrod K. Craig — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:53:54 +0000

The aqueduct to carry water to ‘Akká was built in about 1815 to replace an earlier one destroyed by Napoleon. By the time of Bahá’u’lláh’s arrival, it had fallen into disrepair.Photo Credit: Bahá’í World Centre archives, 1968 — Download a high resolution version of this image (Bahá’í Media Bank).

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:40:55 +0000

Yes Brian, we too enjoyed seeing you in Haifa! Pretty amazing that we lived side by side for eight years and then be all became Baha’is after we no longer were neighbours, then were on the very same Pilgrimage! We think that was very cool. Turkey was interesting … worth a visit! Hope to see you again too.