The old city of Acre. View across the old port city of Acre, looking out over the Bay of Acre. Notable landmarks include the 17th century Franciscan Terra Sancta Church (far left), the 18th century Al Jezzar Mosque (discernable by its tall minaret) and the Ottoman citadel (centre, overlooking the coast). Acre (Akko), British Mandate of Palestine (Northern Israel), circa 1940. Akko, North (Israel), Israel, Middle East, Asia.