Al-Bahr Mosque, Tel Aviv

Name: Al-Bahr Mosque
Address: Sector C Bahria Town, Tel Aviv, Israel

#50 among attractions in Tel Aviv

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The al-Bahr Mosque or Masjid al-Bahr (Arabic: مسجد البحر, Misgad HaYam, meaning in all languages The Sea Mosque, is the oldest extant mosque in the historical part of Jaffa, Israel. Built in 1675, It is situated on the HaAliya HaShniya Street near the harbour. Due to its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, fishermen and sailors used the mosque, as well as nearby inhabitants of the surrounding area. ()

Local name: מסגד הים Completed: XVI centuryArchitectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 32°3'18"N, 34°45'20"E

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Sector C Bahria Townיפו העתיקה (ypw htyqh)Tel Aviv Israel

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Al-Bahr Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Etzel House, Bloomfield Stadium, Saint Nicholas Monastery, St. Peter's Church.

~1850 ftNE
Museum
Etzel House, Tel Aviv
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0.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bloomfield Stadium, Tel Aviv
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~1020 ftW
Church
Saint Nicholas Monastery, Tel Aviv
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~1090 ftW
Spanish Baroque style Catholic church
St. Peter's Church, Tel Aviv
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~1730 ftSE
Cinema, Nightlife
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~1440 ftSW
Synagogue
Libyan Synagogue, Tel Aviv
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0.4 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Spiritual
Immanuel Church, Tel Aviv
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~1630 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Jaffa Light, Tel Aviv
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~1080 ftSE
Mosque
Siksik Mosque, Tel Aviv
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~1410 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery, Children's museum
Ilana Goor Museum, Tel Aviv
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~680 ftN
32°3'24"N • 34°45'22"E
Yaffo beach, Tel Aviv
4 min walk • Beach, Surf spot

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Al-Bahr Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Mahmoudiya Mosque, Tel Aviv (1 min walk), Jaffa Clock Tower, Tel Aviv (2 min walk), Jaffa Antiquities Museum, Tel Aviv (3 min walk), Yaffo beach, Tel Aviv (4 min walk).

How to get to Al-Bahr Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Al-Bahr Mosque:

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موقف الباصات جامع الحزار (26 min walk)
Carmelit (27 min walk)