Jaffa Clock Tower

The limestone clock tower reaches 25 meters in height and features two clocks, stained glass windows, and a square base with decorative motifs at its top.

Built in 1900 to commemorate Sultan Abdul Hamid II's silver jubilee, the tower represents the modernization period of Jaffa under Ottoman administration.

Jewish clockmaker Moritz Schoenberg from Rishon LeZion created the original mechanism, while local Arabs, Jews, Armenians, and Maronites contributed to its construction.

The tower stands at the intersection of major streets in Jaffa, near markets, cafes, and shops, making it an central meeting point for visitors.

The structure belongs to a group of seven Ottoman-era clock towers built in Palestine, featuring a preserved original bell and mechanism from 1903.

Location: Tel Aviv

GPS coordinates: 32.05499,34.75624

Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:18