Tel Aviv is a huge city with
several district articles
containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings — have
a look at each of them.
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel (after Jerusalem),
and the largest metropolitan area. It is on the Mediterranean coast, about 60
km north-west of Jerusalem and some 100 km south of Haifa. The official name
is Tel Aviv-Yafo,
and reflects the fact that the city has grown beside (and absorbed) the ancient
port city of Yafo, to the south of the new city center, in
addition to many other neighboring cities. Tel Aviv is home to most foreign
embassies.
Top 10 Attractions in Tel Aviv
Beaches
One of the greatest
things about Tel Aviv is its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea. From May to September, Tel Aviv's beaches
attract thousands of bathers from ISrael and abroad. The beaches are listed
from north to south.
TEL BARUCH AND HATZOK BEACHES
OLD SHERATON
BEACH (MEZZIZZIM)
HILTON BEACH
THE
RELIGIOUS BEACH (NORDAU)
|
GIVAT ALIYA
BEACH
|
GORDON AND FRISHMAN
BEACHES
JERUSALEM BEACH
BANANA BEACH
ALMA BEACH
THE
DOLPHINARIUM BEACH
BEACHES IN HERZLIYA AND BAT YAM
Old
Jaffa
Jaffa offers many fun and interesting touring
options for the traveling tourist, but even just walking down Jaffa's
streets will provide you with a breathtaking experience
Old Jaffa, with the Old Port, the markets, restaurants and
the unique atmosphere, is a real delight. Some claim that Jaffa could still do
with some renovation, but its charm prevails. Enjoy
the flea market, museums,
galleries and beautiful old port in Jaffa.
The
Night Life Scene
The nightlife scene in Tel Aviv is famous across the globe. Looking for
the best places in Tel Aviv to club, dance, drink, binge or cruise? Here's a
selection of the best nightlife spots in Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps.
Tel Aviv is known worldwide for
its hip nightlife scenes, which attracts tourists from around the world. From
cute hipster bars, through excellent culinary oriented pubs and bars to clubs,
these are some of the best options for nightlife in Tel Aviv.
Neve Tzedek
Neve Tzedek is undoubtedly one of the
most beautiful areas in Tel Aviv. In this article we offer a short
introduction to its charming streets.
The
Neighborhood's History
South of the Yemenite Quarter, Neve
Tzedek was the first neighborhood built in the “new” city of
Tel Aviv, back in 1887. At the beginning of the 20th century Neve
Tzedek was the home of many artists and writers, such as Brenner and Agnon (a
Nobel Prize winning author).
But in the following years
the area suffered from neglect, the old houses and streets crumbling
away. Only in the 1980's, the place recaptured its former
prestige, and has since become a stylish yuppie residence with plenty of
restaurants, galleries and designer shops.
The architecture of Neve Tzedek is
definitely one of the highlights in the area. Beautiful old houses
restored to grandeur by modern architects and designers.
Around
the Neighborhood
Chlouche House
Tel Aviv Museum of Art
One
of the biggest museums in Israel, Tel Aviv Museum of Art holds a wide
selection of works and offers an interesting representation of
Israeli art and culture.
The
Tel Aviv Museum of Art was opened as early as 1932, before the state of
Israel was even founded. The museum's main emphasis is on Israeli art,
but it also has a selection of European art, including paintings of artists
such as Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse, and Picasso. The museum also has an
interesting department for photography, as well as design and architecture.
The
museum's temporary exhibitions are its main attraction, offering a peek into
the vibrant world of art in Israel through the work of its finest
artists.
Hacarmael Market
The Carmel Market is Tel
Aviv's largest food and vegetable market. Visit this charming place to buy
fresh food, try some local specialties and enjoy Tel Aviv's bustling culinary
culture.
The vendors holler from each side of the
wide passage, offering their merchandise "for the best price in the market! Just
today!". The
atmosphere is very friendly and casual, so just enjoy the hustle bustle and
absorb the different smells and colours. In order to keep a fond memory of the
place, avoid the butcher's area which isn't a pretty sight. Being a
tourist, you will probably get ripped off, but the market prices are so much
lower that it will probably still be cheaper than anywhere else.
Bauhaus
Architecture
"The
White City" is Tel Aviv's second name, given
to it in honor of the white Bauhaus buildings which dominate its
architectural landscape.
Tel
Aviv and the Bauhaus Movement
In 2003 UNESCO declared that the city of
Tel Aviv was a World Cultural Heritage site, owing to over 4,000 Bauhaus
buildings which are spread over the city. The Bauhaus doctrine was
very widespread when the city of Tel Aviv was established and many of its
buildings erected in the 30's. The German architects, who studied in the Bauhaus School for Art and
Design, shaped the architectural approach of the new city.
Young architects immigrated to Israel, and the aesthetic principles they had
learnt "immigrated" along with them, turning Tel Aviv into the White
city it is today.
The Bauhaus architectural style follows
a few aesthetical ground rules such as: simplicity, clean cuts, white walls and
no unnecessary decorations. All the buildings have a smooth and simple touch
inspired by the idea of functionality. One of the most obvious characteristics
of the style is round small balconies, which give the buildings a unique
appearance.
Hayarkon Park.
In the north of Tel Aviv you'll find Hayarkon Park,
with its bicycle trails, little flowing river, green lawns and wide variety of
family activities
Three of the more well-known festivals are Summer Dance, which is a long six week dancing fiesta including many of the best local artists alongside guests from all corners of the world (July and August), Dance-Europa, a festival which main emphasis is on collaboration with companies and dancers from Europe (end of October). And finally, Haramat Masach (Hebrew for Curtin Up), in which young independent performers and choreographers are given the stage (end of November).
Hayarkon Park is Tel Aviv's green sanctuary in the midst of the big
city. The park attracts families, youngsters, joggers and almost anyone
who feels like a breath of fresh air. It isn't exactly Central Park, but
it's nice, cosy and offers a wide variety of activities. Here are a few
of the options for a day or afternoon in Hayarkon Park.
A Green Day - When the weather permits and it’s
not too warm or cold you can enjoy a “green” day in Hayarkon park.
A Boat ride.
Renting a Bike.
Sports and
Games.
Playgrounds.
Suzanne
Dellal Center
The Suzanne Dellal Center is the
most important dance establishment in Israel, offering a wide
selection of events and festivities all year round.
Inaugurated by the Dellal family from
London, the Suzanne Dellal Center is situated in the beautiful neighborhood of Neve Tzedek and
hosts most dance events and festivals in Israel.
But there are many more event,
festivals and shows in store at the center. There are four different
halls, all located in one of the most beautifully renovated buildings in Neve
Tzedek. There is a delightful entrance square dotted with citrus trees,
and a lovely Italian restaurant called Bellini. You can enjoy
a drink and sandwich here before or after the performance, or instead drop by
for a full meal, the food isn't really exceptional but the atmosphere is
wonderful.
Azrieli Observatory
The Azrieli Observatory
offers an opportunity to view Tel Aviv from the highest perspective possible,
and maybe even have a bite to eat while enjoying the view.
The
Observatory
The Azrieli Observatory is located on
the 49th floor of Israel’s highest building. The observatory offers a 3D
film on Tel-Aviv, an audio guide describing major landmarks, a gift shop,
restaurant and temporary art exhibitions.
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