Culture of Tel Aviv. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
The old town with an unusual name Old Jaffa is considered the best place to explore, as there are the important cultural and historical sites. The district was completely renovated; at the same time it has managed to retain the charm of the past centuries. At every step you can see interesting buildings dating back to different eras. Many old houses today house popular restaurants, shops and museums making area exploring even more interesting.
Discovering the architecture of Tel Aviv from bird's eye view! Azrieli center, Great Synagogue, all those monuments are defining the image of Tel Aviv … Open
The largest city of the country, Tel Aviv was founded in 1906. Within just a few decades this place grew from a small suburban area into a major center of commerce, industry and tourism. … Open
The spiritual center of the city is picturesque Neve Tzedek; well-known artists have lived and worked here for centuries. Currently, the district is the center of art galleries and interesting museums. An important point for many excursions is the Ramat Aviv. It is a large archaeological area, where scientists have been working for many years. Everyone can admire the ruins of the ancient city discovered by them. Theater goers would found interesting to visit the Mann Auditorium (Habimah Square); bright premieres are held there almost every month.
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Art galleries in Tel Aviv and around
♥ Art museum 'Bauhaus Center' Tel Aviv, 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Tel Aviv Museum of Art' Tel Aviv, 2.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Design Museum Holon' Tel Aviv, 6.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Bauhaus Center' Tel Aviv, 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Tel Aviv Museum of Art' Tel Aviv, 2.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Design Museum Holon' Tel Aviv, 6.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Cathedrals and basilicas near Tel Aviv
♥ Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 54.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem, 54.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ St. Anne’s Church, Jerusalem, 54.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Dormition Abbey of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem, 54.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica of the Agony, Jerusalem, 54.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, 57.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth, 86.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 54.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem, 54.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ St. Anne’s Church, Jerusalem, 54.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Dormition Abbey of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem, 54.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica of the Agony, Jerusalem, 54.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, 57.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth, 86.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique spots in Tel Aviv and near
Tomb of Zechariah
From the series “The Surviving Artifacts of Jewish Civilization”
Check on the map: Distance from Tel Aviv center - 55 km.
Recently, researchers told that the tomb was built no earlier than the 1st century BC, so it makes it impossible to associate it with the name of the prophet Zechariah who lived in 8-9 centuries BC. A much earlier structure is located under the monumental structure of the grotto. Researchers assume that it can be a preserved part of the Byzantine Church. The tomb of Zechariah draws attention for another reason too. According to ancient descriptions, treasures are hidden close to it. …
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City of David
From the series “The Surviving Artifacts of Jewish Civilization”
Check on the map: Distance from Tel Aviv center - 55 km.
The City of David is remarkable for its unique engineering constructions. That’s an ancient tunnel of Hezekiah that has been dug almost 3 000 years ago. During tours around the historic district, travelers armed with flashlights walk through the tunnel. Despite the fact that excavations in the historic district have been going on for almost 200 years, much of the artifacts are still hidden under a layer of earth. The City of David is very popular among travelers. Every day, it is visited by hundreds of people. There are comfortable hiking trails and viewing platforms, from which you can see ancient sights in all its glory and make spectacular photos. …
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Al-Aqsa Mosque
From the series “Top Surviving Artifacts of Muslim Civilization”
Check on the map: Distance from Tel Aviv center - 54.8 km.
Within the walls of the mosque, many believers discover new truths, once in the walls of this mosque the famous scholar Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali wrote his greatest book, Ihya Ulum ad-Din. A number of tragic events are connected with the history of the mosque's existence, one of the last tragedies occurred in 1969. Entered into the mosque, the Australian Zionist committed a fire, which caused a very severe fire, only miraculously relics, which were kept in the mosque, were not harmed. …
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide. Read this
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide. Read this
16.09.2024
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Landmarks of culture on Tel Aviv map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
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