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Look what happened to the Ottoman / British / Israeli prison and police station of Jaffa, Tel Aviv?

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Channel: The Holy Land, by Zahi Shaked · 2018 · Travel & Events

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Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera [email protected] +972-54-6905522 tel  סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered liscenced tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.

Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.

In order to fulfill this "calling" in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)

 

Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information.  All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, "glide" over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water and "see" the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be inplanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.
The Setai Tel Aviv, one of the best hotels Israel has to offer,  is an urban resort with 120 luxurious rooms and suites, housed in a meticulously restored Ottoman-era building overlooking Jaffa’s ancient port and the Mediterranean coastline.

Situated along the Mediterranean Sea, Tel Aviv coastline and Jaffa Port, The Setai Tel Aviv is a prestigious five-star hotel offering sophistication and tranquility at the crossroads of modern and ancient Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Housed within a historic Ottoman building, once used as a jailhouse, The Setai Tel Aviv offers an enviable entryway to the wonders of the Jaffa Port, Tel Aviv’s full beach coastline and steps away from the city’s bustling boulevards and urban hub.

The 120-room luxury property comprises five buildings of the former and historical Ottoman prison and police station, imaginatively transformed with contemporary touches and classic refurbishments. The Setai Tel Aviv’s marble and stone corridors connect the buildings and converge within a central courtyard. Original design details and stonework harmoniously compliment modern accents, converging with the restored Turkish Hamam Spa and infinity rooftop pool overlooking the entire Tel Aviv skyline – for breathtaking views from sunrise to sunset.

Located in the heart of the ancient port city of Jaffa, The Setai Tel Aviv, one of the best hotels in Tel Aviv is as historic as the neighbourhood that surrounds it. Authentic, sophisticated and welcoming, The Setai Tel Aviv merges the history and heritage of Jaffa with the lavish trappings of a modern-day metropolis.
Originally constructed as a fortress during the Crusader period and used as a prison during the Ottoman period, the site of The Setai Tel Aviv is drenched in history, culture and architectural heritage of the ancient port city of Jaffa. The original building has been meticulously restored to its original grandeur during a 20+ year preservation process spearheaded by the Israel Antiquities Authority, including extensive archeological digs that unearthed artifacts dating all the way to the Crusader period (12th-century). A large archway is the crux of the building and stands at its entrance, bearing the original seal of Abdul Hamid II, 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

The original “Kishle” has been restored or recreated to the highest standard of preservation by Feigin Architects, including woodwork and ironwork on the facades of several of the rooms and windows of the property’s dining facilities. The front and rear courtyards throughout The Setai Tel Aviv were restored by expert smiths of stone, iron, and woodwork.

Today The Setai Tel Aviv is comprised of its existing structures from the Crusader period, and two additional floors along with as a new auxiliary wing designed to reflect the style of the historic structures. Signs of the building’s fascinating antecedents can be found throughout the hotel, from the 12th century cobble work thru the Crusader and Ottoman times up until today in modern Israel.

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