Trumpeldor Cemetery is a living reflection of the city’s urban fabric. The array of figures, renowned and anonymous, buried here—including political leaders, city founders, and cultural luminaries—reflects the unique character of the first Hebrew city and its heritage. The variety of tombstones tells the story of Tel Aviv’s architectural and design evolution.

Inaugurated in 1902, the cemetery, now in the heart of the historic city, was originally located outside Jaffa’s boundaries, open and unfenced. With the establishment of Ahuzat Bayit, a sandstone wall was built around it and gates were added, separating the cemetery from the street.

As the wall deteriorated and stones fell onto Trumpeldor Street, concrete castings were used to stabilize it, and stone facing was introduced, which also eroded over time. The irreversible damage to the historic wall, combined with the desire to reconnect the city to the cemetery behind it, led to the removal of its upper sections. The remaining wall was restored, plastered, and fitted with a railing, reuniting the iconic site with the urban space.