Safra Square Plaza

Address: Safra Square, Jerusalem, Israel

Safra Square is the municipal plaza and city hall complex in central Jerusalem. It serves as the administrative center where the municipality’s offices and public-facing services are located.

The square functions as a civic plaza and meeting point for municipal events and ceremonies, with office buildings and public space clustered around it. The complex is used for official city business rather than as a tourist attraction.

The site occupies a central urban location in Jerusalem and is part of the city’s civic and administrative district.

• Function: The municipal complex sits in central Jerusalem and houses the city’s administrative offices and mayoral chambers.

Safra Square is in central Jerusalem near Jaffa Road and the Old City. It is reachable by the light rail (to Jaffa Road stops), buses, or taxi; the Old City is a 15-25 minute walk depending on pace.

• Visit outside national holidays to avoid heavy security and crowds.
• Notice the sculpture and modern design features that modulate public gatherings-there are often small exhibitions or performances.
• Check municipal office hours if needing public services; different buildings have separate opening times.