Tel Aviv is one of the most popular cities in the world. Millions of tourists from all over the world come here every day to see the best sights and enjoy the unique southern atmosphere. Tel Aviv is modern and dynamic, preserving old traditions and at the same time open to new trends. In the picturesque heart of Israel, tourists will find many different restaurants and hundreds of trendy places.
Basic information about the city
Tel Aviv is an incorporated city municipality. Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. About four hundred thousand people live in the city itself, but if you count the suburbs where most of the citizens live, it will come out to about four million.
The settlement was founded relatively recently. In 1950, young Tel Aviv merged with the ancient city of Jaffa, which was previously used as a port from which ships with pilgrims departed for Jerusalem.
Initially, this territory was called Akhuzat-Bait and began to exist since 1909. It was considered the Jewish quarter of the city of Jaffa. ATIn 1910, the name was changed to Tel Aviv, the decision was made at a public meeting of the inhabitants of this quarter. Soon the quarter grew and became a small city, where the main part of the population was made up of Jews arriving in Palestine.
Currently, Tel Aviv is one of the most popular cities on the coast, in addition, it is expanding as a business as well as cultural center of the country. In addition to beautiful beaches, the heart of Israel can offer tourists a rich excursion program.
It's no secret that Tel Aviv is full of ancient sights, and this is what attracts many travelers from all over the world. Everyone should see this city, if there is such an opportunity. All over the world you will meet not so many settlements with such an interesting history. Below we will tell you more about what to see in Tel Aviv from the attractions.
Yafo Old City (Jaffa)
As mentioned above, Jaffa is considered one of the oldest cities in the world. The first settlements existed here as early as the seventeenth century BC. The heyday of Jaffa was in the period of antiquity. But when there was a Jewish war, it was destroyed. The restoration took place under the emperor Vespasian. During the reign of the Arabs, the city developed quite seriously, since it was the most important port. In modern times, the Arabic-speaking population mainly lives here.
The city is divided into two parts. It includes the Old and New City. Most tourists are attractedjust the Old Town, because it is here that you can admire historical monuments, see the famous galleries, and also stroll through the city shops. The west of Yephet Street is of the most interest. It is located on a hill. The new part of the city is located in the eastern part.
It is also worth noting the fact that in the nineties of the 20th century a large-scale reconstruction of many buildings was carried out here. These were forced measures, since in the medieval years Jaffa was constantly subjected to invasions, in addition, indiscriminate wars took place here.
Reviews of excursions in Tel Aviv to this attraction are very positive. Many tourists are impressed by this particular part of the city, as it is the oldest.
White City
The White City is a group of districts located in the central part of Tel Aviv. Most of the houses in these neighborhoods are white. It is for this reason that this place in the city was nicknamed so. Considered a popular attraction in Tel Aviv.
The main building on this territory was carried out in the middle of the twentieth century. The area is made in the international Bauhaus style. He had quite a lot of popularity in the post-war years.
More than four thousand structures made in this style are located in Tel Aviv. They can still be seen in the city center. As you know, it is this locality that has the largest concentration of such buildings in the world.
An interesting fact is that since 2003The White City is under the protection of UNESCO and is included in the world register of cultural monuments. The area is considered an example of urban development as well as twentieth century architecture. This is exactly what the UNESCO statement says.
After the Nazis came to power, quite a large number of Jewish refugees began to arrive here. There were a lot of qualified specialists among them, and it was these people who studied at the Bauhaus architectural school, which had a huge impact on the formation of this area in the future.
Beaches
Tel Aviv in modern times is not only the cultural, but also the economic center of the country. As mentioned above, this locality is considered a fairly popular place among vacationers from all over the world.
The western part of the city is a continuous sandy strip. For many travelers, the fact that the beaches in Tel Aviv are quite clean seems surprising, but it is true. Most of the seaside places in Tel Aviv look quite attractive and unusually beautiful. Judging by the reviews, the beaches are distinguished by their convenience, as well as cleanliness.
It's quite difficult to pick out the best of them in this city, because they are all very good. All have a developed infrastructure, well equipped. In general, the beaches are similar to each other. Here you can play absolutely any beach games (badminton, volleyball, football, etc.). On the territory of each there are sports grounds. In addition, it should be noted that there is a fairly largethe number of cafes and restaurants where you can buy delicious salads at affordable prices. In addition, lifeguards on all beaches know their job very well. Most of them understand Russian-speaking travelers well, which is also a huge plus. The beaches in Tel Aviv are equipped with changing rooms, toilets and showers, which is a priority for many tourists when choosing. The impressions that will remain after a holiday on these shores will be unambiguously positive.
Tel Aviv Old Port
The old port is located in the northern part of the city. To be more precise, it is located near the Yacon River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
Formerly a port, this place is now one of the busiest areas in all of Tel Aviv. There are a lot of cafes, restaurants and nightclubs here. This is where tourists and locals come to relax and have fun.
The seaport was built in the mid-thirties of the twentieth century. Then it was the time of the British Mandate. The port was built in response to attacks by the Arabs, as well as the blockage of cargo deliveries in the port of Jaffa during the unrest.
The first cargo that arrived at this port was a bag of cement, and now it is stored in one of the museums in Tel Aviv.
The last ship arrived at this port in 1956, after which the port was closed. For thirty years, the place was considered abandoned. It gained a second life only in the nineties of the twentieth century, it was then that thisthe territory has become a tourist center.
Complex of skyscrapers
The famous Azrieli Center was built in 1999. In addition to three huge buildings, it includes a large shopping center.
This landmark of Tel Aviv is located in the central part of the city, to be more precise, near the famous Ayalon Highway. It's mostly called "Route 20". It is considered the most famous Israeli highway.
The complex is named after the initiator of this project, David Azrieli.
These three skyscrapers each have their own name and a bit of history:
- The round tower is considered the tallest in the entire complex. There are forty-nine floors here. The construction of the round tower began in 1996 and was completed in 1999. At the time of construction, this building had the status of one of the tallest buildings in all of Israel.
- The triangular tower is 169 meters high. It's forty-six stories high. It was built in the same period as the round tower.
- The square tower is the lowest of the three buildings. There are only forty-two floors. The construction of this building began in 1998, but ended only by 2006, as there were some disagreements in the city hall. A popular business class hotel is located on the lower floors of the architectural building.
This complex also has an observation deck, it is located on the forty-ninth floor of one of the buildings. This place offers a beautiful view of Tel Aviv. Paid entrance. Availablediscounts for pensioners, children, and military personnel.
Church of the Apostle Peter
This is an Orthodox church in the southern part of Tel Aviv. It is administered by the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission (Moscow Patriarchate).
The temple was built in this place in the nineteenth century. Even before the construction was completed, a house for Orthodox pilgrims was built on the purchased land.
Grand Dukes Sergei and Pavel Aleksandrovich took part in the construction of the temple. In addition, Italian masters worked here, as well as local residents. The icons for the church were painted by the artist A. Z. Ledakov.
By the end of the twentieth century, the temple fell into disrepair and restoration work in this place began in 1995 and continued for five years.
From interesting facts, it is worth noting that some time ago excavations were carried out here and the tomb of the righteous Tabitha (a New Testament biblical character) was found. In addition, a mosaic of the Byzantine era of the 5th-6th century was found here. Later, a chapel was built over the tomb.
Pagoda House
Another popular attraction. The pagoda house in Tel Aviv was built in 1925. It combines several architectural styles. The author of the project of this landmark of Tel Aviv is a we althy citizen M. Bloch. A very interesting curious story is connected with the creation of this building. As you know, initially Bloch rejected Levy's idea and asked for help from an American architect, whose name, unfortunately, is unknown. When creating the project, he did not take into account thisfactor, like the style of the city, so his idea was rejected.
Bloch decided to turn to Levy again for help, and together they came up with the idea of mixing styles.
Hanging orange tree
This attraction is considered one of the symbols of Israel. The hanging orange tree in Tel Aviv is a pot hanging from cables, inside of which, in fact, the plant is located.
As you know, after Israel formed a separate state, it began to intensively export oranges, and this is what helped the country to gain quite impressive income. In this way, many economic problems were settled.
Promenade
Tel Aviv's waterfront is considered to be the concentration of entertainment venues. Even on most Jewish holidays, when you can’t work, you can see working cafes, restaurants or clubs here.
During the day, most of the guests of this place, judging by the reviews, like to sunbathe on a beautiful comfortable beach. In the evening there are a lot of tourists walking along the promenade.
Museum of Fine Arts
Popular place among tourists. The Tel Aviv Museum of Fine Arts has quite a lot of exhibits. These are mainly paintings, photographs, as well as sculptures.
Some compositions are dedicated to design and architecture. This museum was established in 1932, and today it is a full-fledged museum complex, where there are severalpavilions.
