Jaffa was contested during the Crusades, when it presided over the County of Jaffa and Ascalon. It is associated with the 1192 Battle of Jaffa and subsequent Treaty of Jaffa, a truce between Richard the …

Oct 20, 2025 · Jaffa is an ancient Mediterranean port that is now part of Tel Aviv–Yafo, Israel. Its earliest known settlement was by the Canaanites, but it passed hands frequently between ancient rulers. In …

Picturesque Jaffa, on the Mediterranean Sea just south of Tel Aviv, is where the apostle Peter received a crucial vision that changed his mind about accepting gentiles into the early Christian Church. Peter …

Apr 2, 2024 · Discover the best things to do in Jaffa with this guide by a local. Uncover historic & cultural wonders, and essential travel tips for a memorable visit.

Jaffa is called "The Port of Jerusalem," but has no proper harbor, and it is only under favorable circumstances of wind and wave that a vessel may come to anchor and ship her freight for the city.

Jaffa (or Yafo) is the ancient port city out of which Tel Aviv has now grown, filled with fascinating galleries, shops, and eateries

Overview The Jaffa Walking Tour by Bein Harim is a relaxed half-day experience that explores one of the oldest continuously inhabited port cities in the world. Blending ancient history, cultural layers, and …

Jaffa’s story stretches back over 4,000 years, making it one of the world’s oldest port cities. Mentioned in the Bible as Joppa – where Jonah set sail before encountering the whale – Jaffa has been a gateway …

The Uri Geller Museum displays Uri Geller’s unique art collection. The museum is located in Jaffa, a city known for its art and relaxed atmosphere, and displays a 16-meter-long bent steel spoon that…

Jaffa is the most ancient city center and port within the Tel Aviv region. Before the new Jewish city of Tel Aviv was founded in 1908 in the sand dunes north of Jaffa, Jaffa was the main settlement for Arabs, …