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St. Peter's Church, Jaffa
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St. Peter's Church:
The church was built in 1654 in dedication to Saint Peter over a medieval citadel that was erected by Frederick II and restored by Louis IX of France at the beginning of the second half of the thirteenth century.
With its tall brick facade and towering belfry, St. Peter's Church is the single largest and most distinctive building in Old Jaffa. The interior of the church is reminiscent of cathedrals in Europe, with a high vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows and marble walls.
Since the large Church is located on a hill near the shore the building has, throughout its history, dominated the view of Jaffa from the sea, thus serving as a beacon, signaling to pilgrims that the Holy Land was near.
St. Peter's Church, Jaffa
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St. Peter's Church:
The church was built in 1654 in dedication to Saint Peter over a medieval citadel that was erected by Frederick II and restored by Louis IX of France at the beginning of the second half of the thirteenth century.
With its tall brick facade and towering belfry, St. Peter's Church is the single largest and most distinctive building in Old Jaffa. The interior of the church is reminiscent of cathedrals in Europe, with a high vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows and marble walls.
Since the large Church is located on a hill near the shore the building has, throughout its history, dominated the view of Jaffa from the sea, thus serving as a beacon, signaling to pilgrims that the Holy Land was near.