Guide to Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, officially called Tel Aviv-Jaffa, is the second largest and capital city of Israel after Jerusalem. It covers 50 km2 on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea with a population of over 420,000. Unlike Jerusalem, Tel Aviv is very close to the character of Western cities. The coast of the city is lined with beautiful beaches, and the center is lined with restaurants, pubs and bars. Tel Aviv is a young city, built only in 1909. Between the years 1930 and 1960, 2,500 buildings were built in the construction style called Bauhaus, located in the White City (city district). These buildings were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2003.
Accommodation in Tel Aviv
We offer almost 2 000 accommodation options in Tel Aviv. The offer is really varied. You can book hotels, aparthotels, apartments, guesthouses, holiday homes or hostels online using the booking form. Our experienced consultants will be happy to help you choose according to your requirements. If you prefer apartments, we will make you happy. This ever-popular type of accommodation is widely represented in our offer. Of course, luxury hotels of world hotel chains are also represented in Tel Aviv. They include Hilton Tel Aviv Hotel, Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel. Hotels are brimming with comfort, extraordinary equipment, a rich range of services and first-class restaurants. You can relax in the swimming pools, wellness centers or during a massage. A class below, the hotels Prima Tel Aviv Hotel, Mendeli Street Hotel are on the first rungs in popularity among clients. If you are looking for cheap accommodation at reasonable prices and you are not demanding at all, then hostels such as Gia Home, WOM Beach Pod Hotel - a member of Brown Hotels are ideal for you.
History of Tel Aviv
As already mentioned, Tel Aviv is a young metropolis. However, the first signs of settlement in this coastal area go back to the times of Ancient Egypt. Jaffa, which is part of the city's name, was originally an ancient port city serving since the Bronze Age. In 1909, Jews were founded north of the port of Jaffa Neve Tzedek, which in translation means New Suburb. According to the plans, Tel Aviv was supposed to be a city with wide boulevards and modern buildings to approach the concept of European cities. In the 1930s, however, it was dominated by the Bauhaus architectural style, in which more than 4,000 buildings were built. In 1934, Tel Aviv received the status of a capital city. Another important date was May 14, 1948, when Israel gained independence. Jerusalem became the capital for a few months. After the unification of Tel Aviv and Jaffa, the situation turned to the original version.
Transportation to Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport, 15 km from central Tel Aviv, is the main gateway for most international travelers. The main airlines are El Al. Other domestic airlines include Israir Airlines, Arkia Israel Airlines and Sun d'Or International Airlines. The airport can boast of a huge number of duty free shops. Its area ranks among the largest in the world. Highway No. 40 and No. 1, which lead to Jerusalem, are located near the airport. There are buses, trains and taxis between the airport and the center of Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv Central Bus Station, located in the south of the city, is the second largest station in the world. An important component of transport is the railway, which is constantly developing. If you like cycling, you will definitely find yourself in Tel Aviv. The city continues to invest in and support cycling. Today, you can find around 100 km of groomed cycle paths here.
Sights, attractions and activities in Tel Aviv
Israel is an interesting and increasingly visited country, mainly thanks to the Dead Sea and its two largest cities, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. In few countries can you find so many different cultures and religions. Tel Aviv has a Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot here, winters are cold and rainy. The best times to visit this modern city are spring and autumn. As far as religious communities are concerned, Judaism predominates here with almost 93%. Two percent belong to Muslims and Christians, the remaining 5% do not profess any faith. Tel Aviv is a cosmopolitan city, where you will come across many pubs, bars, unrestrained life and exuberant nightlife at every corner. Tel Aviv is struggling with problems related to alcoholism, prostitution, open homosexuality and drugs, among others. Compared to other Israeli cities, the difference between life there is really noticeable. It is not for nothing that a saying goes: "In Jerusalem people pray, in Tel-Aviv they have fun and in Haifa they work." Tel Aviv is a very important industrial and commercial center, but also a center of education with the prestigious Tel Aviv University comprising 9 faculties, 106 departments and 90 research workplaces. Numerous theaters, museums, galleries and dance centers take care of the cultural life here. For relaxation, you can go to Jarkon, Gan Meir and Dubnow city parks. Among the most famous museums are the Museum of the Jewish Diaspora - Beit ha Tfucot, the Eretz Yisrael Museum and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. An important historical building is the Great Synagogue located on the Tel Aviv University campus. Lovers of the sea and beach bums can go to the beautiful and wide sandy beach, around which stretches the promenade with a number of bars, pubs and clubs. Tel Aviv is also known for the diamond exchange that takes place here regularly.