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The Jaffa Well I Photo: Barak Brinker

The Alhambra Deli I Photo: Ariela Aflalo

Kozel Bar I Photo: Ariela Aflalo

Casino San Remo I Photo: Assaf Karela

Itzik HaGadol I Photo: Dror Varshavsky

Noga neighborhood I Photo: Tomer Maya

Where to eat

events with local artists regularly take place here and there’s a lovely adjoining café and holistic center. (Shalma st. 6) jaffawell.com The Fun Art Gallery - this gallery specializes in contemporary digital Israeli art. Art fairs are regularly organized, as well as intuitive painting, candle design, and puppetry workshops. (Shalma st. 2) FunArtYaffo Blumfield Station Alhambra – the Israeli Scientology Center - one of Jaffa’s most impressive architectural structures, the Alhambra was built in 1936. Initially a concert venue, then a movie theatre. Producer Giora Gudik purchased it in the 60’s and rebranded it as the “Broadway of Israel”, staging many musicals, among which “My Fair Lady”, “Hair”, “Fiddler on the roof”, etc. Later,

The post office building - one of the boulevard’s most impressive buildings of exceptional architectural relevance, the old post office was built in 1931 in the times of the British Mandate. Inside, the ceilings are very high and everything is covered in marble. There’s a The area is bursting with restaurants and cafés. A few recommendations include: the Italian eatery “Gemma” in the Noga neighborhood, French bistro “Par Derrière”, hummus eatery “Al Kalkha”, top-rated restaurant “OCD”, led by Chef Raz Rahav, and Italian restaurant “Casino San Remo” that holds pop-up flower stands, tattoo and vintage clothes fairs every Friday. Jerusalem boulevard is full of street food spots, mostly shawarma

philately museum on the second floor, where visitors can discover a multitude of old stamps, coins, and bank notes. (Jerusalem blvd. 12) The Jaffa Pond - a visitors’ center full of information on the city’s history presented in a fun and interesting way. Art exhibitions and smoked fish, pickles, etc. for 40 years so make sure you stop by there as well, and don’t forget to try the new “Hershaleh” sandwich shop (Jerusalem blvd. 62) – the sandwiches are top-notch and the cocktails menu a delight. and burekas (special mention to the “Itzik HaGadol” shawarma shop, and “Burekas Jacques”). The Alhambra café and deli is a great spot to grab a bite as well. The “Avner and Rami” deli has been selling cheeses,

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