Sightseeing in Tel Aviv - what to see. Complete travel guide

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. Nowadays visitors can enjoy high-quality rest in 50 hotels, hundreds of entertainment venues and restaurants. When it comes to prices, Tel Aviv features a great variety of them as well. You can select from luxurious hotels with deluxe rooms or prefer to stay in a small house on the coast, which is ideal for a beach holiday for a family.

Besides traditional and customary visits to nightclubs and restaurants, this resort has preparing a rich cultural program for its guests. Lovers of classical music will surely enjoy the performances of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, which are conducted in Mann Concert Hall. The national theater Habima is located not far away from the concert hall. Here will see plays by best Israeli playwrights. Fans of the new trends in the theater art should visit Yiddishpiel.

Old Jaffa is the historical center of the city. Here you can find art galleries, ancient churches, shops, and souvenir shops, as well as best bakeries in the city, which offer traditional bread with spices. Art lovers should make a visit to the district named Neve Tzedek. Here lived and created their masterpieces numerous prominent Israeli artists. Nowadays several museums demonstrate a collection of their works. Ramat Aviv district is the most interesting from the point of archeology. Here have been discovered the ruins of the ancient town Tel Kasile. Visitors are also welcome to attend the archaeological museum in the open air. In order to understand the culture and traditions of this great city, visit the Museum of Etzel, Eretz-Israel Museum, and the Jewish Diaspora Museum. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Some modern Tel Aviv structures have the status of outstanding architectural sights, as well. The Azrieli set of skyscrapers is an excellent example of this. The complex includes three high-rise buildings, whose height varies from 154 to 187 meters. The construction was completed in 2007. The tallest skyscraper has a great viewing platform located at an altitude of 182 meters. Many famous city attractions are visible out of there.

Use your walks in the White City area to admire its beautiful architecture of the first half of the 20th century. This district was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beautiful post-war buildings have been preserved on its territory. The district got its name due to white building facades. Presently, many historical buildings host cultural centers, shops, and restaurants.

A pagoda house is considered an unusual architectural monument. It was built in 1925 for one of the wealthy citizens. A well-known architect A. Levi designed this house. He's managed to create an incredible building that combines elements of various architectural styles. Natural plants give a special charm to the facade of this richly decorated building.

A visit to the Ilana Gur Museum will be of particular interest to all art admirers. The museum is dedicated to the creative work of the famous local artist. Ilana Gur has been notable for her incredible artistic abilities since she was a child. She had never specially studied any kind of art in her life. In 1995, the museum was opened in a historic hotel, which stores its priceless creations.

Lovers of unusual sights should certainly find a hanged orange tree on one of the historic streets of Tel Aviv. It is one of the main national symbols of Israel. This beautiful tree is planted in a special pot suspended in the air with cables which are fixed to nearby buildings. After Israel gained independence, export of oranges became one of the most important components of the state economy. Against the background of the unusual tree suspended in the air, you can take plenty of incredible pictures.