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Jaffa Gate Collection

The Jaffa Gate, a timeless symbol of history and culture, stands proudly as the entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jerusalem: Damascus Gate; Jaffa Gate (litho)

Jerusalem: Damascus Gate; Jaffa Gate (litho)
6012243 Jerusalem: Damascus Gate; Jaffa Gate (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Damascus Gate; Jaffa Gate)

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: The Jaffa Gate, 1897

The Jaffa Gate, 1897
1575077 The Jaffa Gate, 1897; (add.info.: The Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: The Jaffa Gate in the city wall of the Old City of Jerusalem

The Jaffa Gate in the city wall of the Old City of Jerusalem
Israel, Jerusalem, The Jaffa Gate on the west wall of the Old City. Behind is the Citadel or the Tower of David. The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: The Jaffa Gate closed, showing Needles Eye, Jerusalem, c1900

The Jaffa Gate closed, showing Needles Eye, Jerusalem, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: A view from the side of the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

A view from the side of the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: The Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem (b / w photo)

The Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem (b / w photo)
5993918 The Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem)

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Christ Church and the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, 1857 (b / w photo)

Christ Church and the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, 1857 (b / w photo)
701516 Christ Church and the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, 1857 (b/w photo) by Robertson, James (1813-88) & Beato, Felice (1832-1909); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jerusalem, Inside the Jaffa Gate, c. 1880 (print from lantern slide)

Jerusalem, Inside the Jaffa Gate, c. 1880 (print from lantern slide)
869740 Jerusalem, Inside the Jaffa Gate, c.1880 (print from lantern slide) by American Photographer, (19th century); 18.9x20 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem (colour photo)

Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem (colour photo)
3093671 Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: The Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem (engraving)

The Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem (engraving)
971425 The Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem)

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: The German Emperor and Staff entering Jerusalem by the Jaffa Gate (litho)

The German Emperor and Staff entering Jerusalem by the Jaffa Gate (litho)
1606924 The German Emperor and Staff entering Jerusalem by the Jaffa Gate (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: The Jaffa Gate of Jerusalem (colour litho)

The Jaffa Gate of Jerusalem (colour litho)
2813510 The Jaffa Gate of Jerusalem (colour litho) by Clark, James (1858-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jaffa Gate of Jerusalem)

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jaffa Gate at Jerusalem (b / w photo)

Jaffa Gate at Jerusalem (b / w photo)
5212552 Jaffa Gate at Jerusalem (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jaffa Gate at Jerusalem)

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jaffa Gate, from outside the walls with donkeys and people in front of the gate, c

Jaffa Gate, from outside the walls with donkeys and people in front of the gate, c
PEF446210 Jaffa Gate, from outside the walls with donkeys and people in front of the gate, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jerusalem. Porte de Hebron et de Jaffa. (Bab-el-Khalil), 1860 or later

Jerusalem. Porte de Hebron et de Jaffa. (Bab-el-Khalil), 1860 or later

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jerusalem, pres de la porte de Jaffa, chap. 1842-44

Jerusalem, pres de la porte de Jaffa, chap. 1842-44

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Interieur de la Porte de Jaffa, ca. 1870. Creator: Felix Bonfils

Interieur de la Porte de Jaffa, ca. 1870. Creator: Felix Bonfils
Interieur de la Porte de Jaffa, ca. 1870

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Vue exterieure, 1854. Creator: Auguste Salzmann

Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Vue exterieure, 1854. Creator: Auguste Salzmann
Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Vue exterieure, 1854

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Vue generale, 1854. Creator: Auguste Salzmann

Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Vue generale, 1854. Creator: Auguste Salzmann
Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Vue generale, 1854

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Interieur, 1854. Creator: Auguste Salzmann

Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Interieur, 1854. Creator: Auguste Salzmann
Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Interieur, 1854

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Inscription, 1854. Creator: Auguste Salzmann

Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Inscription, 1854. Creator: Auguste Salzmann
Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Inscription, 1854

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Inscription de la fausse porte, 1854

Jerusalem, Porte de Jaffa, Inscription de la fausse porte, 1854

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Capture of Jerusalem, Palestine, World War I, c1917-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers

Capture of Jerusalem, Palestine, World War I, c1917-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Capture of Jerusalem, Palestine, World War I, c1917-c1918. Turkish troops defeated by Allenby in retreat through Jerusalem by the Jaffa Gate

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Near the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, c1927-c1931. Artist: Cavanders Ltd

Near the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, c1927-c1931. Artist: Cavanders Ltd
Near the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, c1927-c1931. Detail from a stereoscopic card issued with Army Club cigarettes. The Jaffa Gate is one of eight gates in the walls of the Old City of Jerusalam

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: The Tower of David, Jerusalem, Israel, 1855. Artist: David Roberts

The Tower of David, Jerusalem, Israel, 1855. Artist: David Roberts
The Tower of David, Jerusalem, Israel, 1855. The Tower of David is an ancient citadel located near the Jaffa Gate entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jaffa Gate closed Oct 17 1938 Jerusalem Israel

Jaffa Gate closed Oct 17 1938 Jerusalem Israel
Jaffa Gate closed Oct. 17, 1938, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jaffa Gate 1950 Jerusalem Israel

Jaffa Gate 1950 Jerusalem Israel
Jaffa Gate. 1950, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Curfew 24 hour Old City area Mamillah Road Jaffa Gate

Curfew 24 hour Old City area Mamillah Road Jaffa Gate
Curfew - 24 hour in Old City & area of Mamillah Road & Jaffa Gate. Deserted area at Jaffa Gate. Barbed wire barricade 1938, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Breach city wall Jaffa Gate 1950 Jerusalem Israel

Breach city wall Jaffa Gate 1950 Jerusalem Israel
Breach in city wall, Jaffa Gate. 1950, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Deserted Jaffa Road looking Jaffa Gate Jerusalem

Deserted Jaffa Road looking Jaffa Gate Jerusalem
Deserted Jaffa Road looking toward the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jaffa Gate Needle eye Matt 1924 1950 Jerusalem

Jaffa Gate Needle eye Matt 1924 1950 Jerusalem
Jaffa Gate. Needles eye. Matt. 1924. 1950, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Mamillah Road Jaffa Gate deserted 1938 Jerusalem

Mamillah Road Jaffa Gate deserted 1938 Jerusalem
Mamillah Road & Jaffa Gate deserted. 1938, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Citadel area Jaffa Gate under military patrol

Citadel area Jaffa Gate under military patrol
Citadel area at Jaffa Gate under military patrol during court rehearsal on Aug 22, 1938 of bomb incident on July 8. 1938, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jerusalem air Old City Jaffa Gate Citadel Looking E

Jerusalem air Old City Jaffa Gate Citadel Looking E
Jerusalem from the air, The Old City, The Jaffa Gate and Citadel. Looking E. along David Street. 1950, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Palestine disturbances 1936 Searching citizens

Palestine disturbances 1936 Searching citizens for arms at the Jaffa Gate. 1936, Jerusalem

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Troops

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Troops
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Troops and machine guns at Jaffa Gate on following Nebi Musa celebration. Precaution against arrival of Hebron crowds. 1929, Jerusalem

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Palestine disturbances 1936 British soldiers

Palestine disturbances 1936 British soldiers near the Jaffa Gate. 1936, Jerusalem

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Palestine disturbances 1936 Scots troops Mamillah Road

Palestine disturbances 1936 Scots troops Mamillah Road
Palestine disturbances 1936. Scots troops on the Mamillah Road near Jaffa Gate. 1936, Jerusalem

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Palestine disturbances 1936 night incendiary

Palestine disturbances 1936 night incendiary
Palestine disturbances 1936 A night incendiary lighting up the Jaffa Gate Quarter with the Tower of David. 1936, Jerusalem

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Palestine disturbances 1936 Jewish exodus Old City

Palestine disturbances 1936 Jewish exodus Old City
Palestine disturbances 1936 Jewish exodus from the Old City, taken near the Jaffa Gate. 1936, Jerusalem

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Palestine disturbances 1936 Jaffa Gate police-station

Palestine disturbances 1936 Jaffa Gate police-station windows being screened against insertions of bombs. 1936, Jerusalem

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jaffa Gate 1898 Jerusalem Israel

Jaffa Gate 1898 Jerusalem Israel
Jaffa Gate. 1898, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jerusalem El-Kouds approach city Street scene

Jerusalem El-Kouds approach city Street scene
Jerusalem (El-Kouds), approach to the city. Street scene outside the Jaffa Gate 1900, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Jerusalem El-Kouds Street scene inside Jaffa Gate

Jerusalem El-Kouds Street scene inside Jaffa Gate
Jerusalem El-Kouds Street scene inside the Jaffa Gate American Colony, 1898, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Turk military WWI Street scene Jaffa Gate 1898

Turk military WWI Street scene Jaffa Gate 1898
Turk military WWI. Street scene, Jaffa Gate. 1898, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Street scene inside Jaffa Gate 1917 Jerusalem

Street scene inside Jaffa Gate 1917 Jerusalem
Street scene inside the Jaffa Gate. 1917, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Gates Jerusalem Jaffa Gate Western wall 1898

Gates Jerusalem Jaffa Gate Western wall 1898
The Gates. Jerusalem. The Jaffa Gate, Western wall 1898, Israel

Background imageJaffa Gate Collection: Capture occupation Palestine British British troops

Capture occupation Palestine British British troops
Capture and occupation of Palestine by British. British troops on parade at Jaffa Gate. 1917, Jerusalem




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The Jaffa Gate, a timeless symbol of history and culture, stands proudly as the entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem. As one approaches this magnificent gate they can greeted by its imposing presence and intricate architecture. In the early 1900s, a captivating photograph captured the Jaffa Gate closed, revealing a glimpse of the mesmerizing Needles Eye beyond its sturdy walls. This image transports us back in time and ignites our curiosity about what lies within. From another angle, we witness an enchanting view from the side of the Jaffa Gate. The bustling streets of Jerusalem stretch out before us, beckoning with their vibrant energy, and is here that Israel meets the Middle East in perfect harmony. A black and white photo from 1857 showcases Christ Church standing tall beside the Jaffa Gate. These two iconic landmarks intertwine religion and history seamlessly, reminding us of Jerusalem's significance to people across different faiths. Stepping further into history, we find ourselves inside the Jaffa Gate through a lantern slide print dating back to 1880. The atmosphere is palpable as we imagine traversing these ancient streets filled with life and stories waiting to be discovered. A color photograph captures modern-day Jerusalem at its finest – sunlight bathing the Jaffa Gate in warmth while tourists explore its grandeur. This image serves as a reminder that even amidst changing times, this gateway remains steadfast in preserving tradition. An engraving immortalizes The German Emperor and his staff entering Jerusalem through the Jaffa Gate. This momentous occasion signifies not only political significance but also highlights how this gate has witnessed countless historical events throughout centuries. Another lithograph painting brings forth vivid colors depicting The Jaffa Gate's magnificence against an azure sky backdrop - showcasing it as both an architectural marvel and a testament to human ingenuity. Transported once again into monochrome imagery; we see donkeys meandering outside the Jaffa Gate, accompanied by a bustling crowd.