Jaffa Gate
Jaffa Gate
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The main entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City faces the west toward the old port of Jaffa, and is located next to one of the city’s best-known sites, the Tower of David or Citadel. There are seven gates open: New Gate, Zion, Dung, Jaffa, Lions’ (St. Stephen's), Herod’s, and Damascus (Shechem).
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Jason S
Melbourne, Australia1,680 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Visually nice gate to look at, one of the original gates built in the 15th century.
Easy access to all quarters through this gate, located close to Tower of David.
Lots of activity around gate so great to explore the area around the gate.
Also very good to see at night time so would recommend not only going during the day but at night.
Easy access to all quarters through this gate, located close to Tower of David.
Lots of activity around gate so great to explore the area around the gate.
Also very good to see at night time so would recommend not only going during the day but at night.
Written 25 June 2023
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Noraatc
Sudbury, MA34,941 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We passed through the Jaffa Gate several times during our stay in Jerusalem. The Jaffa Gate was built in 1538 by Suleiman the Magnificent at the Ottoman Empire time. At present, it is the most convenient entrance to the three quarters of the Old City: to the Christian Quarter (on the left), Muslim Quarter (straight ahead) and the Armenian Quarter (to the right, past the Tower of David). You can easily reach the Jewish Quarter past the Armenian Quarter.
Written 18 April 2023
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arvind1000
Pune, India2,262 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The Jaffa Gate is one of the eight gates of the Old City of Jerusalem. The gate is located on the city’s western side, and you can reach it by public transport or private car, which we recommend leaving in the Mamilla Boulevard parking lot or the Karta parking lot (which is closer).
Written 7 April 2023
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JrnyJunkie
Cleveland, OH949 contributions
Feb 2023
Interesting entrance to the Old City. Close to King David's Tower and safer than some of the other gates.
Written 10 March 2023
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stephrab
New York City, NY720 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
This is the “prettiest” way to enter the old city. It is also the easiest and allows quick access to all 4 quadrants of the old city.
Written 5 March 2023
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Bluebellplasnewydd
Cardiff, UK1,944 contributions
Nov 2022
Many cities have stone and wood gates and Jerusalem is no exception. You will likely walk through this gate without noticing on your way to the old city. Step back and admire but avoid all the cheap tack in the nearby stalls.
Written 16 December 2022
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I visited this place🇬🇷🇨🇭🇬🇧🇳🇱🇺🇸
Israel14,766 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
* Landmark historical place
* Famous and iconic
* Central entry point to the old city
* Central access point to modern Jerusalem and the adjacent post and modern Mamilla Mall
* Large more than 3 m tall old wooden door
* L-shaped entry to prevent intruders
* See architecture from 500 years ago.
* See the tiered narrow window, which allows observation of the outside marauders and prevents their entry or their attack.
* See a gigantic Torah scroll box attached at the entrance door
* Watch the crowds during a busy time
CONS
* Crowds and noise
* There could be hucksters, trying to sell you to hire them for unauthorized tours
“I VISITED THIS PLACE”…
… on my way into the old city after a business meeting. I’ve been to here hundreds of times, but I always try to stop look at different aspects and admire it and appreciate its history and significance.
TIPS
it’s almost unheard of for a tourist to Jerusalem to not visit and walk through this gate, so read about it and be prepared and admire it and learn about it and appreciate it and take photos and post on Tripadvisor, such as what I did – go see my “helpful” photos of the gate that I took yesterday, and also my photos of many of the tourists.
* Famous and iconic
* Central entry point to the old city
* Central access point to modern Jerusalem and the adjacent post and modern Mamilla Mall
* Large more than 3 m tall old wooden door
* L-shaped entry to prevent intruders
* See architecture from 500 years ago.
* See the tiered narrow window, which allows observation of the outside marauders and prevents their entry or their attack.
* See a gigantic Torah scroll box attached at the entrance door
* Watch the crowds during a busy time
CONS
* Crowds and noise
* There could be hucksters, trying to sell you to hire them for unauthorized tours
“I VISITED THIS PLACE”…
… on my way into the old city after a business meeting. I’ve been to here hundreds of times, but I always try to stop look at different aspects and admire it and appreciate its history and significance.
TIPS
it’s almost unheard of for a tourist to Jerusalem to not visit and walk through this gate, so read about it and be prepared and admire it and learn about it and appreciate it and take photos and post on Tripadvisor, such as what I did – go see my “helpful” photos of the gate that I took yesterday, and also my photos of many of the tourists.
Written 13 December 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina64,825 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
My first entry to the Old City of Jerusalem was through the 16th century Jaffa Gate. It was built during the rule by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent of the Ottoman Empire. Impressive gate and L shaped entryway to impede the speed of attacking forces.
Written 9 December 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,868 contributions
Oct 2022
Historic Jaffa Gate is one of seven gates from which one can enter and exit the Old City of Jerusalem. It takes the name from the road to the port city of Jaffa, which dates from Biblical times. It is near the souk, and also adjoins the modern shopping strip, Mamilla Mall, which has many up-to-dates shops and cafes.
Written 28 October 2022
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SOQ2010
Massachusetts2,085 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Happening place in old city of Jerusalem. I miss not staying in a hotel here since all the quarters are nearby. When other moneychangers were closed the money changer at Jaffa gate was open on Sunday. Plenty of souvenior shops on David street which starts from here.
Written 5 October 2022
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Hi there my partner and I would like to visit your hostel in March however we land in Tel Aviv at 21:15 by the time we get bags and travel to you it may be last 23:00. We wondered if it’s possible to check in between 23:00-00:00??
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