Sightseeing in Petach Tikva - what to see. Complete travel guide
In 1878 the immigrants from Israel founded a small farming village that got the name Em Ha'Moshavot, which could be literally translated "mother of villages". The village grew steadily and became more and more respectable place, so here appeared first machine-building plants and factories. In 1937 the settlement received the status of a town and became known as Petach Tikva.
Just like any old town, Petach Tikva is full of remarkable places and historical monuments, which attract travelers from other countries. One of the most well-known landmarks of this place is Tel Mulabis Mound. The archeological excavations don’t stop here even nowadays. They have revealed many artifacts from the first settlement (the Romans lived here in the prehistoric era).
One of the most notable buildings of Petach Tikva is located in the heart of the city. We are talking about Baron's Ark, which has been built in honor of an outstanding leader Baron Edmond de Rothschild. He provided much support to this town during its formation, so many streets and squares here are named after him.
The main market of the town is another place that will be curious to tourists. It traditionally attracts traders from all surrounding towns and villages. The market is so big that you can walk in it for hours, and a choice of products is simply astounding. After inspecting all historical sites and shops of Petach Tikva it’s time to make an excursion to Rosh ha-Ayin - Petach Tikva’s satellite town. In this place you will also find many interesting places and sightseeing routes.
The city's most visited cultural institution is the Museum of Art housing more than 3,000 works by outstanding masters. In this museum, you can see works of both famous Israeli and foreign artists, the age of many of the paintings presented here exceeds 200 years. The museum often holds temporary exhibitions devoted to the work of young artists.
A curious tourist attraction is the Santiago Calatrava Bridge that can be seen at the entrance to the city from the airport side. The design of this bridge is special - its supports are almost invisible. That's why it seems that it literally floats in the air at a first sight. Only a few modern bridges share such a feature. Travers can see another similar bridge in Jerusalem.
Not so long ago, a conservatory was opened in the city, a visit to which would be interesting for all music fans. It is equipped with several large concert halls; classical music performers from around the world, as well as popular musical bands from Israel, are frequent guests here.
One of the favorite walking places for the locals and guests of the city is the central square. It is adorned with a beautiful fountain with a sculptural composition, and around the square, there are a lot of fruit trees. The main decoration of the square is monuments dedicated to the city founders- Yoel Moshe Salomon, Yehoshua Stampfer, Moshe Shmuel Raab and David Gutmann. In the immediate vicinity of the square, you can find many interesting monuments dedicated to the agricultural past of the town, as well as enjoy mandarin trees at every step.
Petah Tikva has one more interesting feature, which is not known to most tourists visiting the city. A few years ago, ten red telephone boxes brought from London were installed in the city. Now it is the only city in Israel where travelers can take a photo against the background of an original red box. They are located in different parts of the city, the search for these amazing sights can turn into an exciting quest. One of the London boxes is near Haim Ozer district where you can also find popular street food stalls.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Petach Tikva and surroundings
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Map of all shopping areas
Shopping streets in Petach Tikva
♥ Shopping area ' Kikar Hamedina' Tel Aviv, 9.1 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Petach Tikva
♥ Castle 'Rabadh Castle' , 83.4 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Petach Tikva
♥ National Park 'Tel Qedesh' , 5.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Migdal Zedeq' , 6.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Yarkon' , 7.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Mazoleum Mazor' , 7.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Tel Gezer' , 10.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Petach Tikva and around
♥ Art museum 'Tel Aviv Museum of Art' Tel Aviv, 9.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Bauhaus Center' Tel Aviv, 10.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Design Museum Holon' Tel Aviv, 13.4 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Petach Tikva from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Cave of Patriarchs
From the series “The Surviving Artifacts of Jewish Civilization”
Check on the map: Distance from Petach Tikva center - 66.2 km.
In recent years, the main threat to the world-famous shrines are terrorists. Not only the historic building, but parishioners suffered from them. Despite this, the Cave of the Patriarchs each year is visited by thousands of pilgrims from around the world. The vault will be a boon for those interested in the ancient architecture. A spacious hall with a high ceiling and large windows represents the traditional painting and artistic mosaic. The design of the crypt is luxurious and very discreet at the same time. …
Read further Distance from Petach Tikva center - 66.2 km.
Oak of Mamre
From the series “The Surviving Artifacts of Jewish Civilization”
Check on the map: Distance from Petach Tikva center - 64.3 km.
The most amazing story is associated with the name of Philip of Luhansk, who in the early 20th century visited the shrine and took to homeland a sprig of already withered oak. He planted it near Ilinka station in Rostov region in Russia. In a few years, a lifeless sprig became a nice young tree, next to which a healing spring appeared later. At the moment, the old oak has a guardian. That’s a local resident, Anwar, who is caring for the tree. He is always happy to arrange guided tours for tourists, as well as to encourage them to buy uncommon souvenirs, which are bark of the ancient oak and its acorns. …
Read further Distance from Petach Tikva center - 64.3 km.
Monastery of George Khozevita
From the series “The Most Inaccessible Buildings in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Petach Tikva center - 59.9 km.
Later, in the year 480, Saint John Hozevitul came from Egypt to the monastery, which expanded the building considerably and added with the new buildings. Among the valuable religious artefacts that can be seen today are the relics of Saint John Hozevitul, as well as the relics of John's Romanian. The skulls of the martyrs who lived in the monastery at the beginning of the 17th century and were killed by the Persian conquerors are also regarded as an important relic. The monastery also preserves many interesting historical artefacts, so it is worth seeing for all tourists. …
Read further Distance from Petach Tikva center - 59.9 km.
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