Old Jaffa Clock Tower
מוריץ שיינברג, שען וצורף יהודי מקומי · Tel Aviv, Israel · 1903
The Old Jaffa Clock Tower is a prominent landmark in Jaffa, Israel, completed in 1903. This Ottoman-era structure was one of over one hundred clock towers built throughout the Ottoman Empire in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Sultan Abdul Hamid II's reign. Its design incorporates traditional Ottoman architectural elements, such as pointed arches and intricate stone carvings, reflecting the prevailing styles of the period. The tower stands in Jaffa's central square, historically a bustling commercial hub. Its construction served both as a civic amenity, providing accurate timekeeping in a growing urban center, and as a symbol of Ottoman authority and modernity. The building remains a significant historical monument, marking the transition of Jaffa from an ancient port city to a vibrant part of modern Tel Aviv-Jaffa.