Clock Tower

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Clock Tower

The Jaffa Clock Tower, dating back to the Ottoman period, is one of seven clock towers that were constructed in Ottoman Palestine. Positioned at the entrance to the Old Jaffa district, it serves as a popular meeting point for city tours and is one of Tel Aviv's most recognisable landmarks.

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