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While walking from Clock Tower Square to the heart of Old Jaffa, we wandered through the HaPisgah Gardens. They’re located on a hill in Old Jaffa.
Amphitheater
We passed by an old Ottoman building through a set of arches and into the gardens. After a few seconds, we came to a grassy hill with an amphitheater on its slope. The amphitheater hosts free concerts every Saturday night after 9pm in July and August.
Views
Once we got up to the top of the hill, there were some fantastic views of Tel Aviv and the coastline. The tall skyscrapers making up the skyline were visible in the distance. There are also great views of St. Peter’s Church.
Sculpture
A large white sculpture sits in a small plaza at the very top of the hill. It depicts the fall of Jericho, the sacrifice of Isaac, and Jacob’s dream. The sculpture resembles Mayan art more than anything. We then walked around the gardens at the top of the hill for a few minutes.
Wishing Bridge
The HaPisgah Gardens and Kedumim Square in Old Jaffa are connected by the Wishing Bridge. The bridge is decorated with zodiac signs. Legend has it that anyone who touches their zodiac sign and looks at the sea, their wish will come true.
