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The sea breeze sweeps over thousands of years of Mediterranean history and
mythology. During most of its history, Jaffa was Israel's main port. This is
where the ships of King Solomon sailed for Lebanon to bring the cedars that
constructed the temple; this is where fishermen embark on their nightly jaunts to
catch the sea food delicacies that are offered by Jaffa's prestigious
restaurants; and this is where the new marina will harbor yachts on their
seafaring voyages.
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Andromeda Hill to the north touches on old Jaffa with its
picturesque, exotic alleyways. The hill overlooking the sea from the best place
in Jaffa is named for Andromeda, beautiful daughter of of Cepheus, king of Jaffa
and his lovely wife Cassiopeia.
Greek mythology tells the story of how Andromeda
was tied to a rock facing the city of Jaffa as a sacrifice to a sea monster, in
the hope of appeasing Poseidon, the sea god. There she was found by Perseus, son
of Dannae and Zeus, who saved her by beheading the monster, and married her in a
splendid wedding.
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Andromeda became a symbol of awakening and renewal, and it is
not by chance that the project was named "Andromeda Hill", expressing the rebirth
of old Jaffa.
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