Travel Reference
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Street-by-Street: Old Jaffa
According to the Bible, Jaffa (then
called Joppa) was founded in the
wa
Japheth. Archaeologists have unearthed
rem
BC
world's oldest ports. However, with the
gro
flou
into decline. Fol
War it was absor
The core of the old town has since been revived as
an attractive arts
Artists'
Quarter
mural
The seafront of Old Jaffa, with its
century local government
f
f
To Cloc
Tower
The Mahmoudiya
Mosque
dates from
1812 and remains
in use by the local
Muslim community
A 1
sab
Clock Tower
Built in 1901
mark the 25
anniversary of the
then Turki
sultan, the clock
tower has sin
been heav
restored and now
serves as a symbol
of modern Jaffa.
The Sea Mosque
Gan ha-Pisga
Ha-Pisga garden lies
on top of the ancient
'tel' (mound) of Jaffa. An
observation area, marked
by the curious
Statue of
Faith
, offers good views
across to Tel Aviv.
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Suggested route
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp258-9 and pp275-8
