10+ Reasons to Visits Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv – History and Wonders
Tel Aviv is the second most populous city in the country of Israel with a population of about 404,400 and a land area of 20 square miles. It is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline along central-west and more known as the “White City” found in the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea.
The city was founded in year 1909 by the Jewish community of Jaffa. Merges happened and major improvements took place since then making the city of Tel Aviv one of the popular
international tourist destinations.
Being a city located perfectly for trading, commerce, and development while boasting of diverseness, beautiful places, and hard-working people, it has been described as a “miniature Los Angeles” by The Economist. Newsweek described it as a “flourishing technological center”.
Places of Interest to Visit
Tel Aviv is a wonderful place to visit as it ranked the greenest city in Israel where they have been strictly observing earth hour yearly. A travel to Tel Aviv should include three things – shopping, dining, and sightseeing.
For shopping, one should take advantage of bargaining at Carmel Market while branded clothes can be found in Ramat Avi Mall.
For dining, Tel Aviv hosts an international cuisine at its finest. There are many restaurants that specialize in French, Chinese, American, and Asian. Some of the best restaurants to check are the Doxa and Barbunya Restaurants that serve Asian food and seafood delicacies respectively. For sightseeing, here are some of the best attractions Tel Aviv has to offer its visitors:
1. The Beaches – Being located next to the amazing blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea makes the city boasts of wonderful beaches.
Hilton Beach – Includes canine beach, gay spot, and surf’s up.
The Religious Beach – There are separate days for women and men.
2. Old Jaffa – A tour taking you down the real charm of the olden days where one can find a flea market, museums, galleries, and Jaffa’s old port. Flea market – Friday is the best day for shopping.
Old Jaffa – Ilana Gur Museum and Jaffa’s Visitor’s Center.
3. Museums – Tel Aviv is rich with a various number of museums showcasing the country’s rich culture and inheritance.
Bet Bialik Museum
Hagana Museum
4. Religious Sites
St. Peter’s Church – Located in Kdumin Square.
The Hassan Bek Mosque – Located somewhere in the border between Jaffa and Tel Aviv.
5. Historical Sites
The Andromeda Rock
London Square
The Clock Tower
Tel Aviv’s Famous Festivals
Tel Aviv seems to have a constant celebration year round. However, here are some of the best festivals to consider in planning your trip:
1. The Bat-Yam Street Theater Festival – Happens during the month of September where many theater and outdoor events happen in the city of Bat-Yam.
2. Jaffa Nights– Celebrated for four days in August where the city basks in its rich cultural heritage.
3. International Tiberias Marathon – The track features the city’s wonders.
Tips and Useful Information on Getting There
Tel Aviv can be reached by air, train, and bus. The nearest international airport is the Ben Gurion International Airport that is already well connected to the city. Transportation within the city itself is very easy as it is considered one of the bests in the country.
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