Tel Aviv is the second unofficial capital of Israel , where not only important state institutions are located, but also many architectural and cultural attractions. There are many ancient historical monuments, museums and other interesting objects.
Arriving and exploring Tel Aviv, attractions, photos should be taken from each of them. Only in this way will it be possible to preserve all information about parks, museums and sculptures.
Tel Aviv is the second unofficial capital of Israel , where not only important state institutions are located, but also many architectural and cultural attractions. There are many ancient historical monuments, museums and other interesting objects.
Arriving and exploring Tel Aviv, attractions, photos should be taken from each of them. Only in this way will it be possible to preserve all information about parks, museums and sculptures.
What to see in Tel Aviv in the Old Town?
The city has an ancient and interesting history that begins with the appearance of the Jaffa Quarter. At the present time - this is what you can see in Tel Aviv, in the first place. The old part of the city appeared in 1950 and was reconstructed in 1963. It offers an amazing view of the Jaffa Bay and a panorama of the whole of Tel Aviv.
Walking along boulevards paved with cobblestones, in the shade of trees, one of the favorite activities of tourists. Such paths lead them to a village of artists, craftsmen's shops and art galleries.
In the quarter there are streets with all the signs of the zodiac, a shop selling wine from a private winery and an orange tree, near which excellent photos are obtained. By the quarter of Jaffa it is interesting to walk in the daytime and at night - the main thing is to wear comfortable shoes.
What to see in Tel Aviv - museums
Cultural recreation in the second capital of Israel is difficult to imagine without going to museums. Of the entire set should not be postponed hike in the following museums:
- Museum of Art , opened in 1932, which presents expositions on European and Israeli art, cinema and music;
- the museum of the Jewish Diaspora of Tel Aviv , created in 1978, will tell and show the history of Jewish life in different countries of the world. It is divided into 6 thematic parts, and for the presentation innovative technologies are used - computer presentations, dioramas, so that the museum will be interesting to children, not to mention adults;
- a museum of diamonds , located in the center of the Diamond Exchange. Here you can learn a lot about the precious stone, its properties and processing, see stunning in its beauty colored diamonds (red, blue, green), as well as a copy of the diamond, recognized as the largest in the world.
To the cultural attractions should be attributed and the gallery of Frank Meisler , which presents masterpieces of gold and silver. Many sculptures move, which makes an indelible impression.
Attractions in Tel-Aviv - Parks
Solving the question of what to see in Tel-Aviv from the sights, it is necessary to pay attention to parks, which in the city is a huge number. Among them are the following:
- One of the favorite places of tourists and townspeople is the Yarkon Park , located along the river of the same name in the north of the city. Its main attractions are: a botanical garden, a garden of stones in Japanese style, a children's town, a bird's corner "Tsapari" . In the summer, water attractions are opened in the park, and various festivals and concerts are held.
- Fans of animals should not delay visiting Safari Park for a long time, which is located 20 minutes from Tel Aviv. Here is the largest and most diverse collection of animals. At the same time, the park is working on the reproduction and rescue of many species that are on the verge of extinction.
- For children of all ages, a favorite park will be the amusement park, famous all over Israel and beyond. In the "Luna Park" there are attractions, from which breathtaking not only in children, but also in adults. Here you can spend the whole day, because, feeling hungry, you can go to any cafe.
- "Mini Israel" park will save those who have few vacation days, and many more sights are not inspected. It is divided into 6 sectors, each of which represents a certain area of Tel Aviv. The park is located near Ben Gurion Airport. Surprisingly, the figures of animals, people and transport are moving.
- Rothschild Park is a sample of an elite and well-groomed territory on which there is a crypt of the Rothschild couple. This place is intended for unhurried walks among wonderful fountains, ornamental shrubs, artificial ponds with beautiful fish.
In the vicinity of Tel Aviv there is a unique national park "Caesarea" , in which archaeological objects are located at the depth of the sea. It was opened in 2006 on the site of the ancient Palestinian town of Caesarea, which was abandoned a hundred years ago. The infrastructure of the park includes a well-maintained beach, an old operating harbor, an underwater part.
In the ruins of the ancient city there are shops with souvenirs, rental offices, cafes and restaurants. Those who have mastered scuba diving can see sunken port facilities, ships and other 25 historic sites. For diving, there are four stations equipped with everything you need.
Architectural sights of Tel Aviv
It is necessary to get used to that, having arrived to Israel, Tel-Aviv , the sights will meet at every step and surprise tourists. It is possible to designate such basic architectural sights of the city:
- Center Azrieli , consisting of three skyscrapers (round, rectangular and triangular). It is noteworthy that the round tower is the highest in the city (its height is 187 m, the tower includes 50 floors). It is on it is a closed observation deck, from which the city is visible as in the palm of your hand.
- Walking around the city, you should go to the House-Pagoda , built in 1925, which blended several architectural styles. The legend says that this was due to the vagaries of the customer, who several times changed the architects, so it turned out a four-story building, where each floor carries elements of a certain architectural style. The name of the house is due to the roof, built in Chinese style. The building is famous for the fact that it was in it was installed the first elevator in the city.
- Capable of surprising tourists The Gate of Faith in the old part of the city, created from the noble Galilean stone and decorated with sculptural images.
- The fountain "Signs of the Zodiac" , located in the quarter of Jaffa, is noteworthy. A long tradition is to throw a coin into it and make a wish, while touching your sculpted sign.