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1. Jaffa - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaffa
Description: WEBJaffa (Hebrew: יָפוֹ, romanized: Yāfō, pronounced ⓘ; Arabic: يَافَا, romanized: Yāfā, pronounced), also called Japho or Joppa in English, is an ancient Levantine port city founded by the Canaanites that is now part of southern Tel Aviv, Israel.
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2. Jaffa / Yafo | Tourist Israel
Link: https://www.touristisrael.com/jaffa-yafo-tel-aviv/360/
Description: WEBJaffa (also known as Yafo) is the ancient port city out of which Tel Aviv has now grown. In recent years, like much of South Tel Aviv, this area has been regenerated. The old narrow streets and courtyards are now another highly desirable part of Tel Aviv’s urban tapestry.
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3. 8 Best Things To Do In Jaffa, Tel Aviv - Tourist Israel
Link: https://www.touristisrael.com/jaffa-things-to-do/61674/
Description: WEBJaffa – an ancient port city overlooking the brilliant Tel Aviv skyline – is a must-see destination for anyone visiting the White City. Located on the Mediterranean coast, Jaffa boasts plenty of things to do, like vibrant culture, excellent sea views, and great history.
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4. 10 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Jaffa
Link: https://www.planetware.com/tel-aviv-jaffa/jaffa-yafo-isr-ta-tj.htm
Description: WEBDec 26, 2023 · Written by Jess Lee. Updated Dec 26, 2023. Just a short walk from central Tel Aviv, this historic port was once one of the Mediterranean's most important harbors. Today Old Jaffa is a southern suburb town of Tel Aviv that has held onto much of its traditional stone-cut architecture.
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5. Exploring Jaffa: Israel's Ancient Port City - Culture Trip
Link: https://theculturetrip.com/middle-east/israel/articles/exploring-jaffa-israel-s-ancient-port-city-then-now
Description: WEBJan 24, 2017 · Israel is home to a number of ancient cities. Jaffa is often overlooked and wrongly taken as an addendum to Tel Aviv, but it’s much more than that. Walking through the small alleyways of old Jaffa offers a sense of history, and allows visitors to muse over the city’s (often violent) past.
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6. Tel Aviv–Yafo - Ancient, Modern, Mediterranean | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/place/Tel-Aviv-Yafo/History
Description: WEBTel Aviv–Yafo - Ancient, Modern, Mediterranean: An old Canaanite city, Jaffa was taken by Thuti, general of Thutmose III of Egypt, in the 15th century bce and became a provincial capital during the Egyptian New Kingdom.
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7. Jaffa - Visit Israel Visit Israel
Link: https://israel.travel/jaffa/
Description: WEBSituated on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, in the southern part of Tel-Aviv, Jaffa has been the center of historical events for thousands of years. Still an active port today the Jaffa Port is a great place to explore. Wander through the art galleries, shopping boutiques and gourmet food markets.
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8. Experience Jaffa, the Ancient Port City of Tel Aviv - Culture Trip
Link: https://theculturetrip.com/middle-east/israel/articles/experience-jaffa-the-ancient-port-city-of-tel-aviv
Description: WEBSep 2, 2021 · Hear about beautiful Andromeda, rescued from a rock in Jaffa’s harbour by the mythical Perseus on a flying horse; meet Yehuda Agronimos, a colourful resident of 1st-century Jaffa; and discover other moving, hilarious and uplifting tales from this …
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9. Our guide to Jaffa’s best sites, attractions, restaurants and more
Link: https://www.timeout.com/israel/things-to-do/the-ultimate-jaffa-area-guide
Description: WEBThrow in an impressive spread of authentic Jaffa street food establishments and a precious flea market and you’ve got enough things to do in Israel for a lifetime. Time Out's area guide to Jaffa ...
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10. Jaffa Is Tel Aviv’s Unexpected Luxury Hotspot - The New York Times
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/travel/jaffa-tel-aviv.html
Description: WEBBy Debra Kamin. March 14, 2019. Jaffa, the age-old Abbott to youthful Tel Aviv ’s Costello, is an ancient port in the midst of a luxury renaissance. This 3,000-year-old harbor is a labyrinth of ...