From Jaffa to Jerusalem
by land or train
Pilgrims and tourists reached Jerusalem via two principal routes:
a) The ancient Jaffa-Jerusalem road, which was reasonably paved, through the orchards of the Plain of Sharon, the towns of Lydda, Ramle, the Ayalon valley, Bab-el-Wad and Abu Gosh to the outskirts of Jerusalem and the Jaffa Gate. Riding a mule, this journey took eight to ten hours.
b) The Jaffa-Jerusalem railroad track was inaugurated in 1892, crossing Lydda and the Sorek Valley and arriving at the outskirts of Jerusalem, south of Mishkanot Sha’ananim. After four hours on the winding track, the passengers had their first glimpse of the Holy City, crossing the Sultan’s Pool along the walls of the city and arriving at the Jaffa Gate.
Please note: The route Jaffa -Jerusalem is divided into two galleries, namely Gallery A and Gallery B
