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 …

Jan 3, 2026 · 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 …

When Jewish forces took Jaffa in 1948, most of the predominantly Arab population was forced to flee. The old city’s Arab character has now been replaced by Israeli galleries, art and craft …

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

As a port of entry, the Jaffa port has seen better days - many of them. This is rumoured to be the oldest functioning port in the world.

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 …

You can start your visit at the iconic Jaffa Clock Tower, then wander through the Old City, where winding alleys lead to hidden courtyards, ancient arches, and views of the Mediterranean that …