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1. Beit Ha'ir
Center City | Museum/GalleryCatch up on Tel Aviv's remarkable history at this historical museum in the original 1924 municipal building, an architectural masterpiece that...
Catch up on Tel Aviv's remarkable history at this historical museum in the original 1924 municipal building, an architectural masterpiece that has been lovingly restored. Among the exhibits highlighting the progress of the last century is a brief film tracing the city's development from huts in the sand to gleaming apartment towers. There's also a pretty patchwork floor made up of colorful tiles typical of vintage buildings and the restored office of the city's first mayor, Meir Dizengoff, with the original map of Tel Aviv hanging on a wall.
27 Bialik St., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 63324, Israel03-724–0311Sight Details
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2. Carmel Market
Center City | Market/BazaarThe northern half of the Carmel Market (commonly referred to as the shuk ) consists of cheap clothing and housewares, but continue farther...
The northern half of the Carmel Market (commonly referred to as the shuk) consists of cheap clothing and housewares, but continue farther down to the fruit and vegetable section, where the real show begins. Vendors loudly hawk their fresh produce, and the crowded aisles reveal Israel's incredible ethnic mix. Don't pass by the small side streets filled with unusual treats. The market is busiest on Tuesday and Friday, when it can be combined with a visit to the Nahalat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall's crafts fair. If you don't like crowds, though, avoid Fridays, when shoppers preparing for Shabbat pack the market.
View Tours and ActivitiesAlong HaCarmel St., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 65161, IsraelSight Details
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3. Hilton Beach
Center City | BeachIn front of the hotel of the same name, Hilton Beach is very popular, especially with enthusiastic matkot players. The northern end of the beach...
In front of the hotel of the same name, Hilton Beach is very popular, especially with enthusiastic matkot players. The northern end of the beach is a gay-friendly area known as Gay Beach, which can get packed on sunny summer afternoons. Here you'll also find Dog Beach, which got its name because pampered pooches are let off their leashes to play. There is no car access, so walk or bike down the promenade to reach this stretch of sand. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; showers; toilets; water sports. Best for: surfing; swimming; walking; windsurfing.
Shlomo Lahat Promenade, north of Tel Aviv Marina, Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 61032, IsraelSight Details
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4. Jaffa Port
Jaffa | Marina/PierThis small, intimate-feeling marina (one of the most ancient ports in the world) is home to bobbing wooden fishing boats and a waterfront of...
This small, intimate-feeling marina (one of the most ancient ports in the world) is home to bobbing wooden fishing boats and a waterfront of restaurants, cafés, and a small number of art galleries. Some of its warehouses have been converted into public spaces for rotating art exhibits. From here, enjoy a fish lunch or a snack from one of the food stalls, and then hop on a boat for a cruise along the city's coastline.
Retsef Aliyah Ha'Shniyah, Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 68025, Israel -
5. Nahalat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall
Center City | Market/BazaarEverything from plastic trinkets to handmade silver jewelry can be found at this bustling artisans street market, open on Tuesday and Friday...
Everything from plastic trinkets to handmade silver jewelry can be found at this bustling artisans street market, open on Tuesday and Friday along this pedestrian mall. A profusion of buskers compete to entertain you. For a finishing touch of local color, cafés serving cakes and light meals line the street. At the end of the market is a large Bedouin tent, where you can treat yourself to a laffa with labaneh and za'atar (large pita bread with tangy sour cream, sprinkled with hyssop, an oregano-like herb).
Nahalat Binyamin St., off Allenby St., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 65161, IsraelSight Details
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6. Rothschild Boulevard
Center City | Neighborhood/StreetHalf a century ago, this magnificent tree-lined boulevard was one of the most exclusive streets in the city. Today it's once again what visionaries...
Half a century ago, this magnificent tree-lined boulevard was one of the most exclusive streets in the city. Today it's once again what visionaries at the beginning of the 20th century meant it to be—a place for people to meet, stroll, and relax. Along the street are some of the city's best restaurants and bars, and many Bauhaus gems are on or just off the street.
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel -
7. Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre
Neve Tzedek | Arts/Performance VenueA pair of whitewashed buildings—one built in 1892, the other in 1908—make up this attractive complex. The square, designed by noted landscape...
A pair of whitewashed buildings—one built in 1892, the other in 1908—make up this attractive complex. The square, designed by noted landscape architect Shlomo Aronson, has hints of a medieval Middle Eastern courtyard in its scattering of orange trees connected by water channels. One side of the square is decorated with a tile triptych that illustrates the neighborhood's history and famous people who lived here in the early years, including S. Y. Agnon, who went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. There's a café-bar on the premises and a number of great restaurants nearby for pre- or postperformance meals. It's worth a stroll here even if you aren't seeing a performance.
5 Yehieli St., near Shabazi St., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 65149, Israel03-510–5656 -
8. Tel Aviv Museum of Art
Center City | Museum/GalleryThis museum houses a fine collection of Israeli and international art, including changing exhibits as well as a permanent section with works...
This museum houses a fine collection of Israeli and international art, including changing exhibits as well as a permanent section with works by prominent Jewish artists like Marc Chagall and Roy Lichtenstein. There's also an impressive French impressionist collection and many sculptures by Aleksandr Archipenko. The Herta and Paul Amir Building, designed by Preston Scott Cohen, is a dramatic, light-filled modern addition to the 1971 main building. The gift shop sells unique pieces of jewelry and other items that make memorable souvenirs. Visiting on Saturday is a great option, as many other places are closed for the Sabbath.
View Tours and Activities27 Shaul Hamelech Blvd., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 61332, Israel03-607–7020Sight Details
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9. Andromeda's Rock
Jaffa | Nature SightFrom Kedumim Square, a number of large boulders can be seen out at sea not far from shore. Greek mythology says one of these (pick your own...
From Kedumim Square, a number of large boulders can be seen out at sea not far from shore. Greek mythology says one of these (pick your own, everyone does) is where the people of Jaffa tied the virgin Andromeda in sacrifice to a sea monster to appease Poseidon, god of the sea. But the hero Perseus, riding the winged horse Pegasus, soared down from the sky to behead the monster, rescue Andromeda, and promptly marry her.
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10. Ashdod Art Museum
Museum/GalleryThis family-friendly museum hosts exhibitions by contemporary artists from around the world. It has 12 galleries and two halls, as well as a...
This family-friendly museum hosts exhibitions by contemporary artists from around the world. It has 12 galleries and two halls, as well as a striking pyramidal space for cultural events and performances. The Mishbetzet gallery features works by Israeli artists and is especially fun for kids. Young visitors can pedal a bike to generate energy, solve riddles, and uncover the secrets hidden in the permanent exhibitions. The Green Submarine gallery is dedicated to activities involving art and the environment.
Derech Eretz 8 Street, , Southern District, 77154, Israel-08–854–5180Sight Details
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11. Ashdod Yam Park
City ParkLocated near the shoreline, Ashdod Yam Park is a pleasant 20-hectare space that's perfect if you're visiting with kids in tow. There's a good...
Located near the shoreline, Ashdod Yam Park is a pleasant 20-hectare space that's perfect if you're visiting with kids in tow. There's a good playground with shade, biblically-themed sculptures, basketball courts with hoops at different heights, plenty of nearby cafes and restaurants, and a large man-made lake with paddleboats for getting out onto the water. Visit in the evening and catch the Dancing Fountains show, a fun water and light show that happens six nights a week (Sunday through Thursday at 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:15 pm and Saturday night at 8:30 pm and 10:15 pm).
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12. Azrieli Towers
Center City | ViewpointA spectacular 360-degree view of Tel Aviv and beyond awaits on the 49th-floor observation deck of the circular building in this office complex...
A spectacular 360-degree view of Tel Aviv and beyond awaits on the 49th-floor observation deck of the circular building in this office complex, which consists of one triangular, one circular, and one square tower. Call ahead, as the observation deck sometimes closes early for special events.
Azrieli Towers, 132 Menachem Begin Rd., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 67021, Israel03-608–1990Sight Details
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13. Bauhaus Foundation Museum
Center City | Historic HomeA good stop for those who love architecture, this one-room museum on historic Bialik Street occupies the ground floor of an original Bauhaus...
A good stop for those who love architecture, this one-room museum on historic Bialik Street occupies the ground floor of an original Bauhaus building, built in 1934. You'll discover that the pristine lines and basic geometric forms typical of the Bauhaus school extend to everyday objects as well, from furniture to light fixtures to glazed stoneware. There's even a door handle designed by Walter Gropius (1883–1969), founder and first director of the Bauhaus in Germany.
21 Bialik St., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 63324, Israel03-620–4664Sight Details
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14. Beit Bialik
Center City | Historic HomeBold colors and many original furnishings enhance the charming two-story home of Chaim Nachman Bialik (1873–1934), considered the father of...
Bold colors and many original furnishings enhance the charming two-story home of Chaim Nachman Bialik (1873–1934), considered the father of Hebrew poetry. An exhibit explores the significance of his writings and cultural activity. Bialik was already a respected poet and publisher by the time he moved to Tel Aviv from Russia in 1924; in the remaining 10 years of his life, his house, built in 1927, became the intellectual center of Tel Aviv. It's said that when Bialik lived here, the street was closed to traffic in the afternoon in order to let him write in peace and quiet. English-language tours can be arranged in advance.
22 Bialik St., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 63324, Israel03-525–4530Sight Details
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15. Bialik Street
Center City | Neighborhood/StreetThis area has been more successful than many other Tel Aviv neighborhoods in maintaining its older buildings. Bialik has long been a popular...
This area has been more successful than many other Tel Aviv neighborhoods in maintaining its older buildings. Bialik has long been a popular address with many of the city's artists and literati, so it's not surprising that some of the houses have been converted into small museums, including Beit Ha'ir, Beit Bialik, the Rubin Museum, and the Bauhaus Foundation Museum.
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16. Clock Tower Square
Jaffa | Plaza/SquareCompleted in 1906, in time to mark the 30th anniversary of the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, this eye-catching limestone spire imarks the...
Completed in 1906, in time to mark the 30th anniversary of the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, this eye-catching limestone spire imarks the entrance of Jaffa and is a city landmark. The stained-glass windows from 1965 depict events in Jaffa's history. The centuries-old buildings around the square have been carefully restored, preserving their ornate facades. Since Jaffa was a major port in Turkish times, it's not surprising to find the Turkish Cultural Center here.
Clock Tower Square, Yefet St., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 68028, Israel -
17. Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture
Museum/GalleryThe only archaeology museum wholly dedicated to Philistine culture, the exhibits here combine traditional archaeological findings with innovative...
The only archaeology museum wholly dedicated to Philistine culture, the exhibits here combine traditional archaeological findings with innovative, high-tech, and experiential displays. The permanent exhibit features a Philistine family, idols and cultic objects, and the pillars of Samson. There are also temporary exhibitions on a number of ethnographic subjects. The museum restaurant features a fun selection of Philistine tea and sweets.
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18. Design Museum Holon
Holon | Museum/GalleryIsraeli-born architect Ron Arad designed this striking, much-acclaimed structure made of rounded ribbons of orange-and-red steel that rises...
Israeli-born architect Ron Arad designed this striking, much-acclaimed structure made of rounded ribbons of orange-and-red steel that rises off a drab street like a modernist mirage. Inside is a two-story space with changing exhibits on contemporary design, including fashion, jewelry, and textiles. English-language recorded tours are available for free. A good café known for tasty pastries and cakes is located at the entrance. The museum is in Holon, a suburb south of Tel Aviv that is easily reachable by taxi.
8 Pinhas Eilon St., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 58459, Israel073-215–1515Sight Details
Rate Includes: NIS 35, Closed Sun. -
19. Dolphinarium Beach
Center City | BeachAt the southern end of Hayarkon Street, Dolphinarium Beach (sometimes known as Aviv Beach) has a festive atmosphere, especially on Friday around...
At the southern end of Hayarkon Street, Dolphinarium Beach (sometimes known as Aviv Beach) has a festive atmosphere, especially on Friday around sunset. Young Israelis, many of whom have returned from post-army trips to Asia or South America, gather for drumming circles and other group activities. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; showers; toilets; water sports. Best for: partiers; sunset.
Shlomo Lahat Promenade, Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 61501, IsraelSight Details
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20. El-Mahmoudiye Mosque
Jaffa | Religious Building/Site/ShrineTucked behind the shops along Jaffa's Clock Tower Square is the El-Mahmoudiye Mosque, whose hexagonal minaret and pink-granite-and-marble fountain...
Tucked behind the shops along Jaffa's Clock Tower Square is the El-Mahmoudiye Mosque, whose hexagonal minaret and pink-granite-and-marble fountain can be seen from the square. When Turkish governor Muhammed Abu Najat Aja built the fountain in the early 19th century, it had six pillars and an arched roof. The fountain's foundation is still visible in the parking lot west of the minaret. The mosque is closed to the public, though you may be able to sneak a peek through the ornate carved doors on the western side into the spacious restored courtyard. The archway on the south side formed the entrance to the hammam, or old Turkish bath.
Yefet St., at Mifratz Shlomo St., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 68038, IsraelSight Details
Rate Includes: Closed to the public
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