Tel-Aviv Travel

Tel Aviv was founded in 1909 and was built on the sand dunes north to the ancient port city of Jaffa.  Its style was tailored to the needs of its residents and the climatic conditions of the region.
In 2003 UNESCO, the United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, pronounced "The White City" an area located between Allenby Street in the south and Ibn Givrol in the east, the Yarkon River in the north and the Mediterranean Sea in the west, as a World Cultural Heritage Site. By this announcement, the world recognized the special architectural qualities of the building and streets of Tel Aviv which were designed by Jewish architects, who had studied in Europe before immigrating to Palestine, which later became the State of Israel.

Things to See and Do:

Tourist Sites
Architecture lovers should walk around the streets of Tel Aviv to discover just why the White City is a world heritage site featuring over 1,000 Bauhaus buildings.  Visit the Nachalat Binyamin Art and Craft Market which is next to the colorful Carmel Fruit Market, with street theatre, musicians, and palm readers (open Tuesday and Friday).  The Neve Tzedek neighborhood was the first Jewish neighborhood to be built outside of Jaffa at the beginning of 1887, 22 years before the establishment of Tel Aviv.  A tour of the narrow lanes and winding streets is a memorable experience with its unique shops, restaurants and cafes, museums, and the Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance and Theater.  Visit the memorial to the memory of the assassinated Israeli Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin, at the Tel Aviv Municipality Building.   Some of the graffiti, written on the night of the assassination, are displayed at the site.  The Yehoshua Gardens at situated on the banks of the Yarkon River offering plenty of recreational facilities for the whole family including Tropical Gardens, Bird Park and a Water Park (open during the summer months).   Opposite the Park is one of Israel's largest funfairs.  For the best view of Tel Aviv, go to the Azrieli Observatory rising 49 floors over the city.

Museums
You will find in Tel Aviv three of Israel's largest museums offering contemporary and classical art to archaeology, history and sciences.  The
Tel Aviv Museum of Art showing permanent and changing collections and exhibitions.  Some of the best of Israeli art and sculpture as well as European impressionism and post-impressionism art and European and American art of the 20th century can be found at the museum.  The Eretz Israel Museum (the Land of Israel Museum) is actually a large collection of museums in one area.  Visit the glass museum, the museum of ceramics, coins and copper museum.  The Planetarium is also situated in the grounds of the Museum.  The Jewish Diaspora Museum (Beit Hatefusoth) situated in the grounds of the Tel Aviv University, is the first museum devoted to the history of the Jewish people.   The permanent exhibition informs the visitor of the story of the Jewish nation in the Diaspora by means of drawings, video clips, movies, etc.  Independence Hall Museum, on May 14th, 1948 David Ben Gurion read here Israel's Declaration of Independence.  The hall where it happened looks exactly as it did in 1948.   There are a number of other small museums around Tel Aviv including Ben Gurion House, the Rubin Museum, the Palmach Museum and many more.

Shopping
Tel Aviv is famous for its fine shopping.   If you are looking for young urban fashion, visit Shenkin Street opposite the Carmel Market or Dizengoff Street.  More exclusive designer shops can be found at Kikar Hamedina.   There are a number of shopping malls throughout Tel Aviv.

Beaches
Tel Aviv offers miles of beautiful golden Mediterranean beaches with a bustling promenade and during the summer months the beach attracts thousands of visitors.  The beaches offer a huge range of water sports and kite and wind surfing addicts will find excellent conditions.  Over the past years, the promenade was renovated and today dozen of restaurants, clubs and entertainment places have opened.  Another popular site along the beachfront is the marina, which is used as an anchorage by boats and yachts. 

Nightlife in Tel Aviv
Known as the city that never sleeps, Tel Aviv is a late-night metropolis. People waiting in line for a table at a restaurant or a bar, are a common sight at the city's nightlife areas.   Tel Aviv nightlife focuses on bars, pubs, cafes and nightclubs.  The city is busy every night of the week but at weekends is even more active.  The main nightlife centers are the Old Port of Tel Aviv, Allenby Street and the Sea Area.   The city boasts some of Israel's best restaurants – whether you are looking for Middle-Eastern, French, Italian, Kosher cuisine or just a falafel or pizza – you will find something for every taste in Tel Aviv.    The city has many cinemas showing current movies in the original language.  Tel Aviv is the home of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra which is based at the Mann Auditorium.

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