Old Acre (Akko) Municipal Manhole Cover

A decorative cast-iron utility cover photographed in the historic Old City of Acre (Akko), Israel.

The design features the official municipal coat of arms of Acre at its center, surrounded by vertical textured bands. The outer circle contains the Hebrew inscription “עכו העתיקה” (Old Acre) alongside the Arabic name “عكا” (Acre). The four corners of the square framing include raised relief illustrations representing the coastal city’s heritage, including palm trees, historic fortifications, and sailing ships.