Jaffa Gate
(שער יפו)
Monument
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"Free tour around the old town"(2 Tips)
"incredible historical sites such as the Tower of David"(2 Tips)
"It has the Citadel of David close to the right and the Arab market."(2 Tips)
"Fantastic views of the old city."(2 Tips)
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Gordon THOMPSONOctober 2, 2016It's a must, it makes the parable come to life - you realize these prophets where real people - the cruelty is overwhelming Ask for a guide expensive but worth it. Draw cash from ATM outside the cityUpvote8Downvote
Awesome place, historic, romantic and powerful...In the heart of Jerusalem....Upvote6Downvote
Lauren HsuMay 13, 2015Free tours with Sandemans co. Is awesome. So worth it. Two hours of very professional interesting guides. Tour is free but customary to tip!Upvote6Downvote- The most charming entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem, glued to the Mamilla Mall and a breathtaking view of the city. It has the Citadel of David close to the right and the Arab market.UpvoteDownvote
- EL AL USAJuly 1, 2013Walk through the Jaffa Gate to see incredible historical sites such as the Tower of David, the Clock Tower, the Turkish-Ottoman Sebil, and many more!Upvote7Downvote
The TelegraphMay 14, 2014Note its right-angle to the 16th-century Ottoman walls. It was the only one of the Old City’s seven gates constructed this way, probably as a defensive measure. Read more at http://bit.ly/1iLmYRxUpvote3Downvote
GoJerusalemDecember 6, 2010Built in 1538 by Suleiman, the Jaffa gate was expanded in 1898 when Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany visited Jerusalem so the German Emperor would not have to dismount his carriage to enter the city.Upvote8Downvote- Jeri DorisOctober 6, 2018If you want to find a great photo op, go here. Fantastic views of the old city.
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Cenker KöseApril 21, 2019This gate was constructed by the order of Suleyman the Magnificent, who also re-constructed the city walls.UpvoteDownvote
Fluying ✅June 22, 2019Just after passing the gate, to the left there are clean free bathrooms.Upvote1Downvote- L KJune 15, 2015consider the history as you pass through. And that today will be soon be in that history.UpvoteDownvote
Eli VogmanJuly 1, 2014try the ticket office! Great deals for local tours of Jerusalem, Bethlehem and othersUpvote1Downvote
- Mateusz FranckiewiczSeptember 16, 2011Free tour around the old town starts here, sun-thrs at 2:30pm and daily at 11am. Worth going!Upvote1Downvote
SandyInBerlinMarch 9, 2012Hire one of the private tour guides. It is worth every cent.Upvote1Downvote
- MichaelMay 23, 2013Dear foursquare- please stay out of politics. The Jaffa gate isn't in the Palestinian territories.Upvote1Downvote
- Israel ScaVenturesFebruary 12, 2014Out of the 11 gates to the old city, only 7 are functional today!Upvote1Downvote
Vadim SarakhanJanuary 8, 2015При входе слева есть информационное бюро. Можно бесплатно взять книгу - путеводитель по старому городу на русском языке.
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GiacsonMarch 20, 2017Uno dei vari ingressi alla città vecchia di Israele e antica porta che conduceva alla strada per Tel Aviv
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P.O.Box: MOSCOWJanuary 11, 2015Красивое место с величественной историей. Рекомендую пройтись.Upvote1Downvote
Bueno JuniorOctober 12, 2014Portão na direção de Jafa. Um centro de compras, lembranças do lugar, souvenir. Tem que negociar muito.Upvote1Downvote
Luis UreaNovember 2, 2018Comenzar la visita y aquí elegir un barrio para terminar por otro y llegar al mismo punto.
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Victoria DubrovskayaAugust 21, 2017Часто хитрят в пунктах обмена - отключают банкомат и предлагают снять сумму через терминал по невыгодному курсу, а часто по очень заниженному.UpvoteDownvote
Alexander AbaevJanuary 28, 2014Лучше ходить туда большой компанией ибо одинокого туриста поймают в свои лапы многочисленные торговцы арабыUpvote1Downvote
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