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Yesterday I was very lucky to be given a tour of this lovely interesting house. The charming owners, Reed and Jean Holmes told us about all the renovations that have been done and will be done to the house. In 1866 157 Christians left Jonesport, Maine on the clipper 'Nellie Chapin' and arrived 42 days later to the ancient port of Jaffa. They brought with them pre-cut lumber and other materials for the 22 buildings they hoped to construct. Many of the wooden houses have been bulldozed but luckily the site has now been declared a historic site. The infrastructure of the quarter will be renewed and the area will hopefully be beautifully restored. There are tours of the Jaffa Christian Quarter. Leave a Comment Address: 10 Auerbach StreetDirections: Jaffa American Colony - off of Eilat Street. Buses 25,26,7, 40,45 - buses going to Jaffa
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Many times a daily routine of the locals is the best tourism attraction. We run to such places to learn more about the life of the people and to taste the real local experience. After a long journey of 5 years, I have finally started settling in the country which I love the most. During the first week I was seeing my home town through the eyes of a tourist. Tel Aviv has changed during the 5 years, while I was away and missing it.
When my parents offered me to join them and go to the Market I of course said yes.
Vegetables, fruits, fish, meet, spices, clothes, everything can be found at the HaCarmel.
I enjoyed the celebration of the smells and colors.
Seeing the vendors, working hard selling their products, made me appreciate these people a lot. They get up at 5am every morning so we'll have the fresh food on our tables. They will be friendly with the tourists and will pose for the cameras. Some will handle a conversation about pretty much everything, you choose the topic. And some will try to sell you things that you don't even need, but you'll still buy it, just to remember the experience.
You're free to taste everything you like, the vendors will be happy to introduce you to whatever they sell. And of course, to feel like a local you're welcome to bargain, sometimes. It's a market after all. Leave a Comment Directions: Near Alenby St.
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Kikar Kedumim is situated on the hill of old Yafo. You can reach the place with a nerrow steps from the port, or by foot from the Old Clock Tower.
The archeology diggings have exposed very old house. The visitor's center is open to see it, and the film on the history of Jaffa .
At the top of the hill is the Franciscan Church of St. Peter, which was established in the 17th Century.
One of the most important sites for Christianity in Jaffa is the house of Simon the Tanner. On the roof of this house was the miracle of the unclean foods that became clean in the eyes of the Christians and, from here, he went out first to bring the message to all the peoples and not just to the Jews. Not far from here is the grave of St. Tabitha, who died at a young age and, because of good deeds, was returned to life by St. Peter, who said to her’ “Tabitha Rise”.
visitor center: 03-5182680
Open daily. Sun-Thur: 9:00-22:00
Fri:9:00-14:00 Sat: 10:00-22:00
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Hours:
Sun. - Thru. & Sat. : 10:00-20:00
Friday : 10:00-18:00
Adult NIS 45
Child / Senior citizen NIS 35
Adult in Group NIS 42
Child in group NIS 32
(Group - 20 paying members)
Personal Audio-guide NIS 10
Free entrance under 5 years old
Adult price over 12 years old
Mini Israel is a theme park of "Israel in Miniature" - there are about 350 models which are exact replicas built on a scale of 1:25. When I showed this photo, which is of The Performing Arts Theatre in Te Aviv, to my daughter, at first glance she thought it was the real thing. There are also about 50,000 plants, of which 20,000 are miniature trees consisting of 50 different species. These were grown especially for the park. My friends and I went about 5pm and after walking around for a couple of hours, had something to eat in the restaurant (there is also a coffee shop), and waited until it was dark to see the park lit up.
This is a great place for visitors from abroad.
If I can work out where to put my other photos, I shall do so as I have really nice ones of places like the Bahai Temple in Haifa and The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Leave a Comment Address: Opp Latrun MonasteryPhone: 08-9222444Directions: Situated half way between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, 15 minutes from the Ben Gurion airport. From route #1: Get off at the Latrun Junc. and turn to The Armoured Corps Memorial. At the light (500 yrds) turn right and after 3/4 mile the park is on your left.Website: www.minisrael.co.il
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The area of the port is very old one and very nice to visit. You'll find old houses by new ones or renovated ones. Some restaurants, Mosques and Churches as well.
In the middle of the week this place is really relaxed and nice, during weekends you might find it a bit crowded. Leave a Comment
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This Market is one of the oldest markets of Tel Aviv and Loacted in one of the oldest parts of Tel Aviv, (in the south of TA).
Lots of shopes for food things for the house, everything is very cheap and makes you feel like none stop buying.
Also you can find there some small good Local restaurants. Leave a Comment Address: South TA, Levinski St.
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Ok, I have to say we went to this trip a little undocumented, so what we founded at Jaffa was a pleasure for our eyes. We love all historical remains, so finding here all this Egyptian and other cultures remains in such a good state was fantastic.
Seriously you have to go, all I can tell you is not enough! You have to see it with your own eyes!
Leave a Comment Address: Alng the coast of Tel Aviv
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it is underneath the main square of Jaffa, with remains of the Hellenic, Roman and Bizantine Empires. At least is good to see who it is being preserve, as you can mix at the same place, our interest for other cultures, enjoy the typical heritage and enjoy also great restaurants around....
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You can just walk by the seaside promenade from the hotel area in Tel Aviv until you reach Jaffa - It is a beautiful walk especially at sunset Leave a Comment Directions: Visit the old Jaffa port and then climb up by the stairs into the old Jaffa alleysWebsite: www.telaviv4fun.com
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Lots of small open shops selling jewellery, clothes, gift items, food etc. Situated along the sea front opposite a row of restaurants. A large 'Ace' store is also in the port. Tight security .
Wednesday & Thursday - 6pm-12pm
Friday - 10am-6pm
Saturday - 12 noon-12pm Leave a Comment Address: Old Tel Aviv Port AreaDirections: Bus 4 or Sherut 4 to end of Ben-Yehuda Street. Turn left to the port. Close to Yordey Ha'sira Street. Look out for the 'Ace' sign.
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