Tel Aviv - A Splendid Destination |
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Tel Aviv is stretched along the beautiful beach strip of the Mediterranean and is Israel’s largest city as well as biggest commercial center. It is a busy metropolitan city having a unique energetic atmosphere of excitement and fun. Tel Aviv is quite easily noticeable from a distance with seafront skyscrapers and exclusive hotels. It is city having a lively combination of entertainment avenues, shopping malls, exotic markets, nonstop active nightlife, gorgeous golden beaches and wonderful restaurants of all kinds. Apart from that it is also the country’s one of the greatest cultural center, a home for a variety of museums, galleries, theatres and concert halls. The special blend of Mediterranean ambience, seaside resort and modern facade makes Tel Aviv a uniquely appealing city. |
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Tel Aviv is a Hebrew word and in English it means Spring Hill and its sunny weather is testimony to its name. The tourist her can take advantage of the weather and head for the wonderful beaches found here. The public beaches are accessible at a short walk from the city. The walkways have many restaurants offering great cuisines or just a drink or just moments to relax and enjoy the sunset. There are two public marinas which offer sailing opportunities. One can also go sailing on a lake in Park Hayarkon; it is the largest park in Tel Aviv and has attractions like tropic gardens, miniature train ride, an aviary etc.
The tourist visiting the city can explore area’s history and visit the Diaspora Museum, known in Hebrew as Beit Hatefutsot which is an excellent example of how the Bauhaus vision looks when realized. Another museum is the Eretz Israel Museum. Eretz is the Hebrew word for land; the park-like Museum has many exhibits showcasing the area’s historical significance including an actual archeological dig. Tel Aviv also has some renowned art museum and vibrant arts community. The Tel Aviv Museum of Art specializes in modern art. In addition to these museums there is also a lovely outdoor sculpture garden. One can also visit the two art theaters one at the Tel Aviv Center for the Performing Arts and the other one is the beautiful Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance and Theatre. For visitors shopping in Tel Aviv is another must. Tel Aviv has a great shopping area named the Sheinkin Street; here one can buy handcrafts as well as lots of clothing and jewelry. Another quaint and pleasurable place to shop is the Nachalat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall; it is basically an open-air market of outdoor cafes and quirky little stores. The Camel Market is Tel Aviv’s largest market. Tel Aviv or the “White City” has been proclaimed by the UNESCO in July 2003 as a world heritage site. It has unique urban and historical features in the architecture of it’s buildings, streets, squares and avenues.
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