Tel Aviv Travel Guide

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Tel Aviv, Israel's ever-growing metropolis, would be unrecognizable to its founders, a small group of Jewish immigrant families in what was then Ottoman-ruled Palestine. A skyline of shimmering skyscrapers has replaced the towering sand dunes of just over a century ago. The city is now known for its boxy Bauhaus buildings, theaters, and concert halls, as well as its legions of sidewalk cafés that host overflow crowds every night of the week.

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Tel Aviv Hotels

The major hotels along Hayarkon Street are right on the Tayelet next to the beach. Staying at a boutique hotel in restored historic buildings adds a wonderful...read more

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Tel Aviv Restaurants

Tel Aviv is very much a café society. Locals of all ages love their morning, afternoon, and evening coffee time—so much so that it's often...read more

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Things To Do in Tel Aviv

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  • Top Reasons to Go

    Exploring the neighborhoods: Check out Neveh Tzedek's pastel-colored homes and boutiques, Jaffa's jumble of a flea market, Tel Aviv Port's undulating... Read more

  • Bauhaus Style in Tel Aviv

    Bauhaus, the defining architectural style of Tel Aviv, is a great way to explore the city.The geometric forms and pastel colors of this modern... Read more

  • Tel Aviv: 100 Years of History

    Having risen from desolate sand dunes less than a century ago, Tel Aviv lacks the ancient aura of Jerusalem (which some say is part of its attraction)... Read more

  • A Focus on the Arts

    For a tiny nation, Israel has a thriving and abundant arts scene. The country is home to thousands of classical musicians—many of whom... Read more

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