Jaffa- Ancient and new! (3,6 Hrs optional)
View from "Jaffa Summit" gardenJaffa is part of the municipal area of Tel aviv, and nowadays the two are literally Inseparable.
However, unlike its much "bigger half" Its history stretches over the past 3500 years - and more.
We meet to start our tour at the famous clock tower of Jaffa.
Several of the many topics we can cover today:
- The old city of Jaffa- Mentioned by the 15th century Bc Tuthmosis the 3rd, an 18th dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh. A story that resonates with another myth from the Mediterranean area!
- Jaffa Harbour- From biblical King Solomon to the migrations of the late 18th century it plays a key role in our story.
- Ottoman empire rule of about 400 years, and the take over for 9 years by the Egyptian Ibrahim Basha. What has he changed during his short reign?
- Emerging from within the cramped walls surrounding the city, new neighbourhoods, Women's lib? Education? Christianity?
All that and more, as time and Interest allow!
Antique doors for sale-Flee market
Typical street view
