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Jaffa ( Hebrew: יָפוֹ, romanized :Yāfō, pronounced [jaˈfo] ⓘ; Arabic: يَافَا, romanized :Yāfā, pronounced [ˈjaːfaː] ), also called Japho or Joppa in English, is an ancient Levantine port city founded by the Canaanites that is now part of southern Tel Aviv, Israel.
Old Jaffa Israel A Picturesque Must-See On Your Visit to Tel Aviv. Jaffa Israel with its unique, old-world atmosphere is completely different than the rest of Tel Aviv. It’s a wonderful place to visit, during the day...
A neighborhood with art galleries, restaurants, theaters, museums, and nightclubs, it is one of Israel's main tourist attractions. Old Jaffa is located in the northwest of Jaffa, on a hill along the Mediterranean Sea.
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- Sabil Abu Nabut B. Before climbing Tel Jaffa, let’s make a short stop at 13 Russlan Street in Jaffa. What is a Sebil? A sebil or sabil is a small kiosk in the Islamic architectural tradition where water is freely dispensed to members of the public by an attendant behind a grilled window.
- Mahmoudiya Mosque. On 7 Ruslan Street, near Sabil Abu Nabut B, you can find the entrance to Mahmoudiya Mosque. The mosque was built during the 19 century by Muhammad Aga a-Shami (nicknamed Abu Nabut), governor of Jaffa, on behalf of the Ottomans.
- Saint Peter’s Church. There is usually a small market in front of Saint Peter’s Church. In those stands, you can find primarily souvenirs and handmade jewelry.
- Zodiac Fountain. You can find the Zodiac Fountain about twenty meters south of Saint Peter’s Church. The Zodiac Fountain was made by the sculptors Varda Ghivoly and Ilan Gelber in 2011.
- Clock Square. I always like to start my visit in Old Jaffa at the Clock Square (in Hebrew: “Kikar HaSha’on,” “כיכר השעון”). The clocktower (1) is one of the symbols of Old Jaffa.
- Mahmoudiya Mosque. From the square, proceed south and turn right (west) onto Mifrats Shlomo Promenade (טיילת מפרץ שלמה). You’re supposed to see a mosque to your right (2).
- The Church of St. Peter. Continue up the promenade towards the Church of St. Peter. On the way, you can see a beautiful view to your right. The whole Tel Avivian shoreline is spread before you.
- The Zodiac Bridge. More or less opposite the church is a path leading up towards Ha’Pisga Park (“The Peak Park”). A few steps up the route, you’ll see a bridge to your right (4).
People also ask
What is Old Jaffa?
Is old Jaffa part of Tel Aviv?
Is Jaffa a Jewish city?
When did Jaffa become part of Israel?
Old Jaffa is in fact the name given to the mass of buildings and the old port (one of the oldest ports in the world!) you can see from the Tel Aviv promenade, perhaps one of the most photographed scenes by visitors to Tel Aviv.
Picturesque alleys, art galleries, unique boutiques, ancient building, wonderful landmarks and an abundant of authentic middle-eastern restaurants – a trip to old Jaffa is a must-have multi-sensory stimulating experience for anyone visiting Israel. Prepare to fall in love. Discover the magic of a vibrant Port City.
