Photogallery of Jaffa, Israel

At the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, in the marvelous country of Israel, tourists can visit the most important port in the region during the ancient times – Jaffa. Currently, this is a modern city with a mostly Arabian-speaking population. Do you want to enjoy a vacation away from the noise and urban stress? Jaffa is an ideal choice in this case. Moreover, the settlement itself is an important landmark that is worth exploring. It is incredibly pleasant to admire the breathtaking sea views, visit charming cafes, and eat delicious fish dishes in local restaurants. The city is active but it hasn’t lost its cozy atmosphere. The first settlement on the site of modern Jaffa appeared before the 18th century BC. According to the archaeological excavations, during the invasion of the Hyksos to Egypt, there were already fortifications in this area. Written sources mentioned Jaffa already in the 15th century BC. The city was developing actively during the Roman Empire period. However, the settlement was completely destroyed during the Jewish-Roman war. Soon after that Titus Flavius Vespasianus became an emperor and the city returned to life, changing its name to Flavia Ioppa. Arabs captured the city in the 7th century. Starting from that period, Jaffa was losing its importance. At the beginning of the 12th century, the Crusaders came to the Israeli land. They expelled Arabs and Judaists and made the city the capital of the Principality of Jaffa. After this event, … Read further