Originally designed by Esther Berlin-Yoel, 1936
Two towers that appear in the center of the symbol described in the towers were built in the twenties of the 18th century during the Ottoman period at the entrance to the port of "old Haifa" to protect it from pirate attacks, The top of the fort founded icon Daher al-Omar up the "New Haifa" in the 18th century, Olive branch as a symbol of peace. Some say the design still original illustration the fort was meant as a symbol for peace, because the Arabic original name was "Burj al-Salam", meaning "castle of peace".
More sketches from the Commission 1934
Hamody Gannam 2014
After research I did on the city in recent years and actions in public spaces in the downtown of Haifa city, I decided to change the icon of the city for many reason,
The icon represents all residents of Haifa as opposed to all the non-thoughtful changes that happen in the city of Haifa.
Inspiration from a dealer in downtown: "Trying to make the city such as Paris, Clean and shiny, It will never happen, Because it's not Paris its the "Yamaaem" seamen city"
("The Yamaaem" Shopping area was full of people selling fake products like the Pirate way)
