Jaffa Walls, City walls in Old Jaffa, Israel
Jaffa Walls are the fortifications that surrounded the old city in the 19th century, protecting the port settlement with watchtowers and defensive positions. Portions of the original structure remain visible along the streets of modern Tel Aviv-Yafo.
An Ottoman governor commissioned the walls in the early 19th century to protect the growing port city. They were dismantled in 1868 as the settlement expanded beyond the fortifications.
The walls shaped how people moved through the old city, with covered passages that became everyday routes through the fortifications. These pathways are still part of how locals and visitors navigate the neighborhood today.
You can see remnants of the walls at several points near the Clock Tower and along Yefet Street in the old quarter. Walking through the narrow streets helps you spot the hidden sections of the original fortifications.
The walls included covered passages that allowed people to move safely through the fortifications while connecting different neighborhoods. These hidden routes remain partially visible today and continue to shape how the streets are laid out.
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