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Tel Aviv Travel Guide
The sparkling Israel city, Tel Aviv, meaning hill of spring, is the nation's cultural and business hub. With sunny beaches, cultural scenes and a vibrant nightlife, Tel Aviv is certainly a happening place.
You can tour around Tel Aviv in red mini buses, or explore through a walking tour, starting from Bialik Street, admiring the architectural marvels on your way. Bet Bialik Museum, built by a Hebrew poet Chiam Nachman Bialik was his home till his death. Today, it contains all the 94 books her wrote in 24 languages.
The Tel Aviv Promenade or Tayelet as it's known in Hebrew is a lovely place to walk along the Mediterranean Seashore. This place turns vibrant during nightfall, with the old and the young enjoying themselves.
Tel Aviv Old Port, overlooking the Yarkon River is definitely worth a visit. A bridge connecting the banks of the Yarkon, offers a superb view of the sunset. The many Eucalyptus trees dotting the banks look majestic as they sway in the gentle breeze. The port has many restaurants and cafes lined up. On the south river bank, there is a marine centre. The Yarkon banks are a migratory point for birds, as Israel is on the crossroads of 3 continents-Asia, Africa and Europe!
The central park (Tel Aviv Park Hayarkon) is a place where you'll find people engaged in yoga, cycling, and jogging. You can even go kayaking in Yarkon River. Saturdays are Sabbath days and the park is quite crowded. There's a tropical garden and an artificial lake on the eastern side.
Across the park on the north, there's a recreational area called ‘Luna Park' with roller-coasters, slides and pirate ships.
To watch Hebrew performances, head to the Habimah Theatre, which offers immediate translations in other languages. The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra is featured in Mann Auditorium. Art lovers must visit The Helena Rubinstein Pavilion, where contemporary art by international artists is exhibited. The Tel Aviv Museum of Art displays Israeli and European art, paintings of eminent artists such as Renoir, Van Gogh and Picasso.
Diamond lovers should visit Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum, showcasing Israel's achievements in the industry and exhibiting portraying the story of diamonds.
The first to be built in the new city of Tel Aviv was Neve Tzedek, notable for its architecture of old Jewish houses, including the Rockach Museum.
On the outskirts, is the Tel Baruch Beach, that's clean with ample parking space. Go for a good tan to The Metzitzim Beach. The Banana beach is a happening place too and in summer, movies are shown here on a large screen, for free.
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