Hassan Bek Mosque Mosque

Address: Hassan Bek Mosque, Sheikh Aziz St, Jaffa (Yafo), Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Hours: Open for daily prayers; non-worshipper access varies

Hassan Bek Mosque is an Ottoman-era mosque in the historic Manshiya quarter of Jaffa, within the Tel Aviv municipality. It was constructed in the early 20th century to serve the local Muslim community and is a notable landmark on the Jaffa seafront area.

The building features a prayer hall and a distinctive minaret that is visible from parts of old Jaffa and the nearby port. The mosque is set within a dense urban neighbourhood and is routinely included on walks around Jaffa’s historic sites and flea market area.

The mosque was built in 1916 during the late Ottoman period to serve local residents and has remained a focal point of the area through the 20th century, including periods of political and social change. The structure reflects late Ottoman architectural forms adapted to a local urban context.

Hassan Bek Mosque stands in Old Jaffa close to the harbour, the Jaffa Clock Tower and the popular waterfront promenade, within walking distance of the modern Tel Aviv-Jaffa urban area.

• Location tip: The mosque sits close to the Jaffa Clock Tower and the port area, making it easy to visit in combination with other historic Jaffa sites.

Hassan Bek Mosque is located in Old Jaffa (Yafo), within walking distance from the Jaffa Flea Market (Shuk Hapishpeshim) and a short walk from the Jaffa Port. From central Tel Aviv, take bus routes toward Jaffa or use a short taxi ride (≈10-15 minutes depending on traffic).

• Visit in the late afternoon; the light softens the sandstone and the neighbourhood is quieter after mosque prayers.
• Observe local customs: modest dress is expected if entering or approaching for photos.
• Talk briefly with older residents in the surrounding Jaffa streets; they often tell personal histories that illuminate the mosque's role in community life.