Jaffa (Yafo)

Tourists taking pictures at the Old City

Jaffa is an ancient harbor city in central Israel and is under Tel Aviv city municipality. Some say that the name Jaffa (Yafo in Hebrew) derives from YEFET, the son of Noah, a proof the city was built by him, and was established before the big flood.

Jaffa is mentioned in the Bible, among else, as the harbor city from which Jonah the prophet left for his Journey.

Along the history, Jaffa has been ruled and conquered by empires- the Egyptians (800 to 1470 bc), Persians, Romans (67 ac), Crusaders (1099 ac), Napoleon (1799 ac) and more….

Today, Jaffa is mostly known to be a must see tourist attraction. The narrow allies (named upon the 12 signs), the many artist’s galleries, the restaurants and hang out places, souvenir shops , the harbor and the sea, make it attractive to both Israelis & tourists. It has a nice strip of beach and a few nice fish restaurants there.

Yefet Street is the main street in Jaffa

Hotels:

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Places to See:

• St. Peter Church
• Andromeda Rock
• The sign Allies
• The Jaffa Harbor
• The Libyan Synagogue
• Hasan Beck Mosk – Near The David Continental Hotel
• The Jaffa flea market connects to Yefet St.
• lots of galleries in the old city: art, silver, and more

Jaffa Harbor

To eat, drink or just seat:

Tel Aviv shore in the background

• The Abulafia bakery on Yefet St.
• Humus Asli Center – very good Humus restaurant on 73 Yefet St.
• Bistro Noa - very nice restaurant
• Puaa - Cafe restaurant in the flea market area | 8 Rabi Yohanan St. | Tel 03-6823821
• Doctor Shakshuka restaurant

And more…

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