Jaffa Port facts for kids
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Jaffa Port is an ancient port on the Mediterranean Sea, located in the Old City of Jaffa, Israel.
Jaffa and its port have a history spanning over three millennia. The port itself is mentioned in various ancient works, describing Jewish history and the First Jewish Revolt against Rome. For over 7,000 years it has been actively used. It is till functional as a small fishing port, the port is currently a recreational zone featuring restaurants and cafés. A lighthouse, Jaffa Light, is located above the port.
Today, Arabs of various denominations constitute about 25,000 inhabitants out of a total of 35,000 people. Jaffa has an old fishing harbor, modern boat docks, and a tourism center. Jaffa is a major tourist attraction with a combination of old, new and restored buildings. Its visitor attractions include art galleries, souvenir shops, restaurants, sidewalk cafes, boardwalks, and shopping. It offers a variety of culture, entertainment and food (fish restaurants). The city is noted for its export of the Jaffa oranges.
See also
In Spanish: Puerto de Jaffa para niños
