Jaffa Old City
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Why go
- The Ilana Goor Museum, the Uri Geller Museum and the Farkash Gallery, among the neighborhood's museums and galleries.
- The Old Jaffa Museum, housed in a 13th-century complex that once served as the Ottoman government headquarters.
- Al-Bahr Mosque, Mahmoudiya Mosque and Saint Nicholas Monastery, among the neighborhood's places of worship.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- Jaffa Clock TowerOne of the neighborhood's two towers, standing on its eastern edge.Eastern edge, along David Raziel. On the map
- Pisgah gardenAlso called the Abrasha garden and designed by Avraham Karavan. It has archaeological digs, restored homes, artworks and Napoleonic Wars cannons.Reached from Kedumim Square and St. Peter's Church by the Zodiac Bridge over Solomon's Bay Street. On the map
- St. Peter's ChurchOne of the neighborhood's places of worship, linked to the Pisgah garden. On the map
- Libyan SynagogueOne of the neighborhood's places of worship, alongside its mosques and churches. On the map
Photo spots
- Jaffa Clock TowerShoot the tower from David Raziel, the street that marks the neighborhood's eastern edge. On the map
- Pisgah gardenFrame the Napoleonic cannons alongside the restored homes and excavation areas. On the map
Tips for your visit
- The neighborhood's address is Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District.
- It is one of the main tourist attractions in Israel, with galleries, restaurants, theatres, museums and nightclubs.
- Its western boundary is the Mediterranean Sea shore.
- Just outside the neighborhood lie Abouelafia Bakery and Abu Hassan Restaurant.
Interesting facts2
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The mix of Muslim, Jewish and Christian culture here is relatively rare in Israel.
Old Jaffa - Wikipedia -
Jaffa Old City's hill is the northern end of a kurkar ridge, fortified over time and raised with debris.
Old Jaffa - Wikipedia
Shorts
History
In the 19th century the Greek Orthodox community grew fast and became the wealthy elite. The wall of Jaffa was dismantled between 1878 and 1888 to allow expansion, yet the Old City stayed the cultural centre. During the 1936–1939 Arab revolt, unrest partly cut the links between Tel Aviv and Jaffa Port, and Palestinian fighters used the alleys and sewers to escape arrest by British forces. Chief Justice Michael McDonnell ruled against the British demolitions in the Old City, while British authorities claimed they were a 'facelift' for the Old City.
- 1837An earthquake damaged the Old City, adding to earlier damage from the Napoleonic Wars.
- 1936In June, Royal Engineers demolished 220 to 240 Palestinian homes in the Old City with gelignite, displacing about 6,000 Palestinians.
- 1949On 18 May, part of the Old City came under Jewish control.
- 1950On 24 April, the rest was added, completing the unification of the city.
- 1960–1985Historian Menachem Klein counted 7% of its structures destroyed.
Sources: Old Jaffa - Wikipedia · Tel Aviv/Jaffa - Wikivoyage (see) · checked 18 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
Where is Jaffa Old City?
It lies on a hill in the northwest of Jaffa, along the Mediterranean Sea. Yefet Street forms its eastern border, and Jaffa Port lies to the west.
Is Jaffa Old City the oldest part of Tel Aviv?
Yes, it is the oldest neighborhood in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Its hill is the northern end of a kurkar ridge.
How do I reach the Pisgah garden in Jaffa Old City?
Reach it from Kedumim Square or from St. Peter's Church, over the Zodiac Bridge across Solomon's Bay Street. The garden can also be entered from several other directions.
Where is the Jaffa Clock Tower?
It stands on the eastern edge of Jaffa Old City, along David Raziel. It is one of the neighborhood's two towers, the other being the Jaffa Light.
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