Nachlaot Jerusalem Israel

Nachlaot is a nickname for a block of old neighborhoods in the heart of Jerusalem, built between the last quarter of the 19th century and the middle of the 20th century. Most of the neighborhoods are concentrated between Agrippas  and Bezalel streets, and a few others reach Jaffa Street from one end, and on the other end, the Ben Zvi Boulevard. Most of the inner neighborhoods were built in accordance with the typical Jewish community construction of that era. The neighborhood houses were built of local stone in the traditional construction way of the 19th century in Jerusalem. The first neighborhoods were built by Jews from the Old City as part of the process of exiting the walls, while the newer ones were established by members of the Eastern community who immigrated to Israel in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The land was bought in part from the residents of the Arab village of Lifta in west Jerusalem.

The Nachlaot neighborhood in Jerusalem includes approximately 30 neighborhoods, in which each neighborhood had its own ethnical group. Over the years, the distinct separation between the different neighborhoods have faded away and has merged into one neighborhood – an Israeli melting pot.

In recent years, an urban and community rehabilitation project has been operating in Nachlaot, called the “Heart of the City Rehabilitation Project.” As part of the project, funds were raised and the local population was given exorbitant conditions to renovate their home. Simultaneously, two cultural centers were opened in Nachlaot. The success of the project was extraordinary and as a result, the Nachlaot block became a sought-after residential area. The changes resulted in the settlement of new , upscale, religiously oriented families, residing mainly in renovated and new homes. Today, the neighborhood is part of the Jerusalem scan.

Mahane Yehuda, being Jerusalem’s most famous outdoor market, has become a cultural and culinary trademark in recent years. Nachlaot is located on the border of the Mahane Yehuda neighborhood, which is one of the 32 Nachlaot in the city. The late Pargod Theater, which is the oldest multidisciplinary cultural institution, is also found in Nachlaot, as well as the infamous Nocturno coffee shop, and more.

Nachlaot is known for its authentic and historic synagogues visited by worshipers and visitors from all over the country and the world, and during the terrible days, you can find elderly Jews living in the neighborhood, alongside Tel Aviv “yuppies”, as well as Jewish tourists from around the world, side by side in a moving and heartwarming mosaic.

Nachlaot borders the city center, and as a result, a wide range of public institutions and services can be found within walking distance of the neighborhood. A short drive away are the Hebrew University of Givat Ram, the Israel Museum, the Government Quarter, the Knesset, courts, government offices and other of the city’s main and important sites.

The neighborhood is full of existing and new construction, and has even undergone development and renewal processes over the years, and several dozen new buildings have been built in the area. The neighborhood is located in the heart of a developing and prestigious area, surrounded by luxury residential towers, as well as numerous projects in the process of being built in the city center.