Daniel garden, Historical garden in Jerusalem, Israel

Daniel Garden, also called Ha'ir Garden, occupies the eastern part of the Jerusalem Municipality compound, south of Safra Square, and with the Palm Avenue separates the municipal buildings from Jaffa Street. Its walls were removed when Safra Square was built, leaving the Art Deco lamp posts designed by Clifford Holliday. A 10-metre stainless-steel and aluminium head by Roy Lichtenstein stands in the grounds.

The garden was established in 1891 as one of the first planned green spaces created during Jerusalem's development beyond the Old City. This founding period marks an important moment in the city's modern planning history.

The garden was long known as Gan Ha'ir before being renamed for Daniel Auster, mayor of Jerusalem during the 1948 war, when the grounds stood beside the divided city's armistice line. Its name today recalls him rather than a biblical figure.

The garden sits between Safra Square and Jaffa Street, with the Palm Avenue separating it from the municipality buildings. Its walls were removed when Safra Square was built, so it now opens directly onto Jaffa Street. The Art Deco lamp posts designed by Clifford Holliday remain in place.

The garden offers views of Jerusalem's urban landscape from its elevated areas. Visitors can observe the surrounding city while enjoying the planted grounds in this quieter setting.