About Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv isn't the only city in Israel that is on the Mediterranean Sea, but it's the hippest by far. At the northernmost point of Tel Aviv is the Namal, or the port. Aside from great restaurants and a very happening nightlife, the Namal is also home to a farmer's market on Fridays and arts and crafts fair on Saturdays. From here you can grab an iced coffee, a beer, a yogurt or a hummus plate and watch the waves, the boats, and the people. You can also get involved in any number of activities, or shop at many of the stores exclusive to the Namal.
At the southern end of Tel Aviv, is Jaffa, an ancient port town. Though Tel Aviv boasts 100 years as a city, Jaffa's history goes back over 2000...
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At the southern end of Tel Aviv, is Jaffa, an ancient port town. Though Tel Aviv boasts 100 years as a city, Jaffa's history goes back over 2000...
Interesting Facts About Tel Aviv:
1. A surprising fact: Tel Aviv has only half the population of Jerusalem-- Approx. 400,000 to Jerusalem's 796,000.
2. Cool fact: In 2003 Tel Aviv was designated a White City by UNESCO in recognition of the multitude of Bauhaus-style (generally white) buildings designed by German Jewish architects who immigrated to Israel in the 1920s and 30s.
3. Interesting fact: Tel Aviv celebrated its centennial in 2009. The city was founded in 1909 by a tiny group of Jews who had been living in nearby Jaffa.
4. Random fact: It takes a little less than an hour to drive between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv (43 miles) Another interesting fact: The Jewish state came into being in Tel aviv on May 14, 1948 when David Ben-Gurion read the Declaration of Independence at the home of Mayor Dizengoff. Today the house is a museum.
5. Fun fact: Tel Aviv boasts ten beaches along the length of its seafront.
6. Weird fact: The Nordau Beach has separate days for men and women. It caters to the ultra-orthodox and women who don't feel comfortable on a beach with men. The beach is surrounded by a wall and is open for women on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday while men rule the roost on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
7. It's a fact that Tel Aviv boasts more than 25 miles of bike paths--generally a quicker way of getting around than by car where you'll find yourself sitting in traffic during most hours of the day.
8. Another random fact: Tel Aviv's climate could almost be interchangeable with Miami. Heat and humidity rule for most of the year and winters are mild.
9. It's a fun fact that 18 out of Israel's 35 performing arts centers are located in Tel Aviv.
10. A random fact about Tel Aviv's emblem. It was designed by artist Nahum Guttman in the 1950s and features 7 stars to represent the 7-hour working day that Zionist thinker Theodor Herzl held to be the ideal work day...
11. Another fun fact: Tel Aviv is the capital of Israel's cafe culture. Many of the cafes founded before Israel became a state in 1948 are still popular today.
12. A random fact: calling someone a "tzfoni" in Hebrew ("northy") is shorthand for saying the person is a materialistic snob. North Tel Aviv is where the bourgeoisie hang out.
2. Cool fact: In 2003 Tel Aviv was designated a White City by UNESCO in recognition of the multitude of Bauhaus-style (generally white) buildings designed by German Jewish architects who immigrated to Israel in the 1920s and 30s.
3. Interesting fact: Tel Aviv celebrated its centennial in 2009. The city was founded in 1909 by a tiny group of Jews who had been living in nearby Jaffa.
4. Random fact: It takes a little less than an hour to drive between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv (43 miles) Another interesting fact: The Jewish state came into being in Tel aviv on May 14, 1948 when David Ben-Gurion read the Declaration of Independence at the home of Mayor Dizengoff. Today the house is a museum.
5. Fun fact: Tel Aviv boasts ten beaches along the length of its seafront.
6. Weird fact: The Nordau Beach has separate days for men and women. It caters to the ultra-orthodox and women who don't feel comfortable on a beach with men. The beach is surrounded by a wall and is open for women on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday while men rule the roost on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
7. It's a fact that Tel Aviv boasts more than 25 miles of bike paths--generally a quicker way of getting around than by car where you'll find yourself sitting in traffic during most hours of the day.
8. Another random fact: Tel Aviv's climate could almost be interchangeable with Miami. Heat and humidity rule for most of the year and winters are mild.
9. It's a fun fact that 18 out of Israel's 35 performing arts centers are located in Tel Aviv.
10. A random fact about Tel Aviv's emblem. It was designed by artist Nahum Guttman in the 1950s and features 7 stars to represent the 7-hour working day that Zionist thinker Theodor Herzl held to be the ideal work day...
11. Another fun fact: Tel Aviv is the capital of Israel's cafe culture. Many of the cafes founded before Israel became a state in 1948 are still popular today.
12. A random fact: calling someone a "tzfoni" in Hebrew ("northy") is shorthand for saying the person is a materialistic snob. North Tel Aviv is where the bourgeoisie hang out.
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...is everything Jerusalem is not. The city began with a gorgeous strip of beach along the Mediterranean and went on from there to become the bold and busy city that never sleeps. Known locally as the Big Orange, Tel Aviv has no holy sites and until its founding in 1909, it had no history. It does have oyster bars, nightclubs, samba sessions at the beach on summer evenings, and miles and miles of massive medium-rise apartment buildings. In summer, the heat and humidity can put New York to shame, but a short walk or bus ride can always get you to the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean.
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Tel Aviv is the country's commercial center and also the cultural capital; the nation's newspapers and most...
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