Time Zone |
Asia/Jerusalem |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Damascus |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Jaffa, a thousand-year-old city set on Israel's Mediterranean coast, is Tel Aviv's oldest harbor and a gem where history meets modernity. Legend has it that it was built by Noah's son, Japheth, more than 4,000 years ago, and the Old Town's stone paths, winding alleys and Ottoman-era buildings tell of past glories in every brick and tile. As a multicultural melting pot, it was once cohabited by Jews, Arabs and Christians, and religious buildings such as St. Peter's Church and the Jaffa Clock Tower bear witness to the inclusive symbiosis. Nowadays, Jaffa is home to artists, galleries and handicraft stores, the seafood market is filled with the aroma of grilled fish, and the sunsets on the cliffs are even more famous, framing the Mediterranean waves and the silhouettes of the old city for eternity. From an ancient port to a literary landmark, Jaffa attracts visitors from all over the world with its unique charms, making it a must-see humanistic landmark in Israel.
Aleppo, a historic city in northern Syria, is located in Aleppo province near the Turkish border and was once an important trading hub on the ancient Silk Road. This ancient city of more than 8,000 years incorporates the imprints of Arab, Persian, and Roman civilizations, and its magnificent citadel, ancient mosques, and traditional bazaars (such as the Great Market of Aleppo) showcase a rich cultural heritage. As one of the largest cities in Syria, Erek has long been a regional economic and cultural center throughout its history, and despite the damage caused by the conflict in recent years, its unique architectural and human heritage continues to attract the world's attention, and it is now gradually moving towards recovery and reconstruction.