Daily walk around Tel Aviv. Daily walk around Tel Aviv The cosmopolitan capital of Israel

On Saturday morning we went to the center of the country. First we went to Ramat Gan to watch the equestrian competitions. And then we walked through the old quarters of Tel Aviv, touched the sea, looked at the old railway station and, of course, had a couple of great snacks. Overall we had a really great day! :)

We parked very well on Rothschild Boulevard not far from Levin’s house (Rothschild Boulevard, 46). The building in the form of a Tuscan villa was built by the famous architect I. Magidovich in 1924 for the American merchant Jacob Levin, a native of Kaunas. Levin died in 1934, after which the building changed occupants many times - an English school, military and judicial institutions were located within its walls. From 1948 to 1953 it housed the residence of the Soviet diplomatic mission.

Having been to equestrian competitions

before this, wandering in Leumi Park in Ramat Gan

we were very hungry and therefore the first thing we did was on advice finferli went to Tony Vespa's pizzeria http://www.tonyvespa.co.il/

How delicious and varied the pizza is... it’s rare to get such pleasure from food :)

Pizza is sold by weight (98 NIS/kg). The entire tray is a little over 1kg. But you can take a little bit of different things, eat them with mushrooms, and with different cheeses, and with olives, and with tomatoes, and with sausage, and with bacon, and with... a lot more. I highly recommend stopping by and trying at least a small piece.

They have several branches. We were at the corner of 118 Allenby Street and 32 Rothschild Boulevard. The pizzeria is located in the former building of the Ben Nahum Hotel. Please note that the facades facing the main boulevard of Rothschild and st. Allenby, have different solutions, each of which corresponded to the context of the surrounding development. They are united by a staircase tower, completed with a dome on columns in an oriental style.

Having eaten our fill of pizza, we went for a walk through the old quarters of Tel Aviv

and reached the sea

take a look at Jaffa

envied the people swimming :)

Congratulations on Victory Day!

Taking a farewell glance at the sea, we set off on our way back

On the way we stopped at the train station

did very little sports

We returned to Rothschild Boulevard and walked around the fountain :)

At the beginning of the boulevard there is a monument to the first mayor of Tel Aviv, Meir Dizengoff.
Mikhail Yakovlevich Dizengoff was born on February 25, 1861 in Bessarabia. From 1905 he lived in Eretz Israel and was one of the founders of Tel Aviv. He supported the idea of ​​creating a Jewish state. Died September 23, 1936. Buried at Trumpeldor Cemetery in Tel Aviv.

And we moved again on the advice

Yesterday we made a forced march through Tel Aviv. We managed to see and feel so much that I don’t even know how to talk about it all. Each place we visited deserves its own article, if nothing more.

We started our journey from the market on Levinsky Street

The first stop was the famous burekas Penso. In my opinion, there is no point in writing about this place. Just a little general information - it has been around for about 80 years, the fourth generation of Penso has been feeding all of old Tel Aviv with baked goods since then, when there was no trace of Israel. The best burekas in the country without any options, although I come to them not because of them, but because of my favorite apple strudel, which they also have homemade, so to speak.

I think it’s also worth noting the important fact that a huge burekas and a large glass of freshly squeezed orange juice cost us 22 shekels - by today’s standards and prices, this is not just cheap, but generally unique.

More about several famous shops on the shuk - for example, Boutique Naknik) Pastrami sandwiches, in size and quality reminiscent of the Reuben on Yehuda HaLevi.

No less famous than Penso, Baklava Nazareth is one of the few places in Tel Aviv where you can buy authentic Arabic sweets such as baklava (baklava?) and knafeh. By the way, it is kosher and seems to even supply its products to the respected Israeli Defense Forces, known in friendly circles as the IDF.

Unfortunately (and we can talk about this endlessly - about what is happening in South Tel Aviv) the market looks abandoned. Most of the houses in it are, if not on the verge of destruction, then it is definitely impossible to look at them without pain.

Although some houses are still being restored.

As I said at the beginning, we could write a book about every place we visited (I think we have). The shuk is still full of everything - the Turkish restaurant Niso (Levinsky 47), Maadaniat Yom Tov (famous for its salted fish and anchovies), the Pereg shop, which has been selling seasonings since 1922 (the oldest place in the market) and so on. Go and explore for yourself - you won't regret it. And we will go further to the Nachum Gutman Museum.

Previously, by the way, this was a writers' house. It was home to Yosef Chaim Brener (before he was killed by the Arabs) Yosef Aharonovich and his wife - one of the most famous Israeli writers of the Baron Court.

Talking about the Guttman Museum also doesn’t make much sense. I’m ashamed to admit that this was my first time there. Still didn’t get around to it.

Self-portrait of the young Guttman from the Tel Aviv Museum.

Now to the museum itself - I like this picture - how a guy pulls the devil out of a well). And this is the artist’s father, the famous writer and man Simcha Ben-Zion.

Simkha was one of the first Hebrew teachers in Odessa. He taught at the same school with Bialik and Ravnitsky. Nachum, by the way, painted this trinity more than once.

After the pogroms in Chisinau in 1905, Ben-Zion left for Israel. He organized a kind of “writers’ forum” in his house, in which the already mentioned Brener, Yehuda Burla, Alexander Ziskind-Rabinovich (AZAR) and many others took part. He also published a magazine in which he published the story of Shmil Chachkes for the first time on Israeli soil. It was the famous short story "Agunot", from which Chachkes took his pseudonym - Shai Agnon. To date, he is the only Israeli winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. Concurrently, he is one of the best writers of the 20th century, on the level of Joyce, Kafka and Faulkner.

(Photo is also mine, from the Agnon Museum in Jerusalem). There are rumors that Chachkes's pseudonym was given to him by one of the founders of Tel Aviv, Shimon Rokah, after he read Agunot. We went to the house of Shimon Rokach after the Gutman Museum.

The Rokach family is so famous that you don’t even know where to start) The street in Neve Tzedek, on which the house is located, was named after Shimon Rokach. A boulevard in Tel Aviv is named after his son Israel Rokach, a minister in Ben-Gurion's government. The house itself is also famous for the very original sculptures of Shimon Rokach's granddaughter, Leah Majaro-Mintz.

In the Rokach house there is also an original dining table, at which - as in - all the streets of Tel Aviv sat)

If you don’t pay attention to the prohibitory signs, you can go up to the third floor (where it seems that the artist and sculptor herself lives), and, if you ask politely, admire the view of the sea and the red roofs of Neve Tzedek from the balcony.

You can also admire the skyscrapers under construction, but in this case it is less interesting.

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Tour of Tel Aviv - Educational and gastronomic.

Today, the station complex on an area of ​​5.5 hectares contains 22 restored buildings from different eras. Adjacent to the complex is the Israel Defense Forces History Museum, located on the former territory of a British military base. The buildings of the station and the building materials factory, built by German settlers - the Templers, have been preserved. The house of Wieland, the owner of the factory, warehouses and an old Arab house have been preserved. There is a tourist information point on site.

2. Neve Tzedek. Abode of justice.

4. Rothschild Boulevard is crossed by Nahalat Binyamin Street. Part of Nakhpalat Binyamin Street is pedestrian. On Tuesdays and Fridays there is a market on this street that sells interesting crafts and souvenirs. They are often sold by the manufacturers themselves; some produce products for sale right on site. Bright, beautiful, something to look at.

5. Nearby - parallel to Nachalat Binyamin Street - is the Tel Aviv Carmel Market. In the Yemeni quarter, in the market area, you can go to a restaurant

I don’t really like Israeli cities - they are too pro-automobile, boring and simply ugly. This is, in principle, a disease of new cities, but here every city is new with the exception of ancient settlements. But with Tel Aviv the situation is different - this is the case when people complement the environment so much that every visit among the same type of houses you find something new for yourself. Plus, in recent years, the city has made great progress in matters of cycling, and the municipality has set the task of making Tel Aviv a world-class city - many public spaces are appearing, a tram is being built, data is being opened, and so on. In general, let's go for a walk;)

In some places, Tel Aviv is very similar to Russia - frankly scary houses with mutilated facades and the kingdom of the car:

The only thing is that there is no dirt and parking is still legal and paid:

The appearance of the houses is not particularly looked after. Although communications, air conditioning units and wires somehow enliven the bare wall:

An ordinary street with typical houses - almost all the houses in the city are like this. But absolutely:

The construction of Israel came during the Bauhaus era, and after that the style of function over form remained - we can say that in the country it has historically developed to build simply and without details. On the right is the old house, and on the left is the new one - the continuity is clearly visible, despite the difference of decades:

Is it possible that the facades are better looked after and the details are nicer:

An ordinary house with a standard entrance - simple and a lot of greenery:

Here the residents decided to arrange parking at the entrance, just like somewhere in Tver or Tashkent:

Reconstruction of a house with addition of floors:

The general situation in the city is saved by landscaping - trees cover houses:

On main streets, the eye rarely rises above the first floor - businesses with shop windows and street cafes attract the eye, so no attention remains on the shape of the houses:

The streets are very lively and pleasant due to the density, compactness and mixed nature of the city. Business creates the diversity of environment that is usually provided by the architecture of houses. That rare case when some design code is more likely to harm the city.

There is no such valuable historical heritage in the city. If you do not take into account, then the city has only a small quarter of colonial buildings from the beginning of the last century. Recently, reconstruction was carried out here and a shopping and entertainment area was created. There is already a design code and heritage protection, although the interiors and contents are modern:

No car zone inside:

Even food delivery people leave mopeds outside:

The quarter is located in the business and transport center of the city, surrounded by skyscrapers, and here is a corner of tranquility and history:

The contrast is amazing. That moment when such a combination is not a bug, but a feature:

Between the houses there are public areas with water and fish. Don't forget that this is still a desert!

An interesting solution with a swamp:

Local beach. How can you go to some Adler or Crimea after this?

The business is built very neatly and does not block the sea - there is a public space on top, and shops and cafes below:

In general, in Israel there is a problem with playgrounds - they try to make them colorful and without thinking about the development of children, directly. Here is also the first design from the advertising catalog, but at least the color is normal:

While walking, you don’t even think that you are in a country that is constantly at war. But the signs to the bomb shelter bring us back to reality:

And then a policeman on a bicycle passes by you and somehow you again forget about the external danger:

Tel Aviv is currently experiencing a cycling boom. Thanks to cheaper batteries and the growth of cities without motorization control, the bicycle has become a cheap and fast alternative for traveling around the city. There is nothing new or surprising in this, but there is a point that many people forget about - human contact. When people are traveling on a crowded bus, they want to close themselves off from others, when in a car there is literally a barrier between people. A bicycle allows you to normalize relations between residents and establish a willingness to contact others. In other words, a bicycle is a good solution for socializing people.

The big minus of this whole story is that people drive on the sidewalks. If you think that in St. Petersburg or Moscow there is a problem with cyclists among pedestrians, then no - we are far from Israel. Bicycles with motors can easily travel 20-30 km/h, and every second person here has electric bikes.

With each visit, there are more and more bicycle paths in the city, but mostly they are just part of the sidewalk with markings:

Both pedestrians and cyclists suffer from such infrastructure. They are still afraid to make bicycle paths at the expense of the roadway:

Except that sometimes they take away parking for bike rentals:

In general, the city streets are safe - cars are not driven due to the correct design and narrowness. Additionally, in recent years, 30 km/h zones with bicycle priority have been introduced:

It is urgent to send all Russian officials and designers to teach how to make safe streets in Israel. I'm completely serious now.

And an accessible environment.

The main thing is not to look at the cycling infrastructure. For example, there is a bike lane without a buffer zone and with a break at intersections. I wonder how many cyclists fly away due to unexpected door openings or get caught in a driver's blind spot:

But the sidewalks are so narrow that there are no other options. That’s why people on scooters, electric skateboards and bicycles ride along the roadway:

An interesting solution with a bicycle path on the embankment - the surface is specially made in relief to calm bicycle traffic and so that people with strollers do not walk along it.

What all bicycle infrastructure projects have in common is the breaking of paths and lanes at intersections. That is, along the street a person on a bicycle has his own place, but before the intersection everything stops: either ride with pedestrians or with cars.

It turns out to be a turmoil - it is unclear where and how to go.

Familiar to many. The only local plus is that they work. For a whole day every week, public transport throughout the country stops running, except for minibuses. A good motivation to buy a car, although the reasons are lobbied by the religious community.

Today, only buses operate in the city, which get stuck in traffic jams every day. Thanks to the country's automobile development and the low level of public transport development.

Building roads and stimulating car purchases gives rapid economic growth, but this is quantitative, not qualitative growth. After the leap, all this begins to slow down development.

Relatively recently, railways appeared in the country - at least some opportunity to travel without traffic jams throughout the country and along Tel Aviv. Construction is still ongoing - they should soon connect Jerusalem with the whole country and electrify the tracks. By the way, the Moscow Metrostroy took part in the construction. Details.

Now in Tel Aviv. In the center he will go underground, but for his sake they have already done it.

Car sharing has also appeared in the city. The service operates on a subscription basis - you need to pay monthly for the right to access. You can leave your car in special and general permitted parking. In general, it is not very clear why they made separate spaces - apparently paid parking does not cope with its task or the discounts are too large for residents.

In general, an interesting city!

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Israel's cosmopolitan capital

Israel famous not only for the shrines and monuments of bygone days. It is also famous for its amazing cities and comfortable resorts. The championship here belongs to the largest business and entertainment center, the most eclectic in the whole country - Tel Aviv-Jaffa, a metropolis ranked among the top three entertainment destinations in the world.
Short story:
The modern history of the country’s second largest settlement begins in 1950, when the young district was united Tel Aviv with old Jaffa. One was founded in 1909 as the Jewish neighborhood of Ahuzat Bayit, and the other is one of the oldest settlements on Earth. Subsequently, by the will of the general meeting, the name Ahuzat-Bait was changed to Tel Aviv, which translates from Hebrew as “Mound of Revival” or “Hill of Spring.”
Gradually the small neighborhood begins to grow. The population comes mainly from refugees from Poland and Russia, and after Hitler seized power in Germany, the flow of repatriates increased significantly. To German architects and engineers Tel Aviv owes it to the fact that it is called the “White City”. About 4,000 buildings (the most in the world), built in the Bauhaus style, painted in light colors, still decorate it today. UNESCO highly appreciated the unique fusion of international style and local traditions: at the beginning of this century, the White City was recognized as a world cultural heritage.
Having separated from Jaffa and received the status of a city, Tel Aviv begins to play an increasingly important role in political life. In May 1948 birth was announced here State of Israel.

What to see in Tel Aviv

Due to its age, "Hill of Spring" cannot boast of ancient ruins and temples. Lovers of antiquity should start their journey from Old Jaffa. According to legends, the biblical Noah built his ark here, and when the water receded, his son returned and began to restore the settlement. According to scientists, the first mentions of this place date back to the period of Ancient Egypt. Today it is an example of a tourist and cultural center, combining numerous ancient monuments with comfortable hotels, restaurants, art galleries, and workshops.
The heart of the district is Clock Square. Main decorations: Clock Tower, built during Ottoman rule and the building of an ancient prison.
A two-minute walk away is the Flea Market - the most popular place of this kind in the central part of the country. It has existed since the second half of the 19th century. It is a cozy, quiet quarter where you can not only bargain and make unusual purchases, but also simply wander through the narrow streets and sit in cozy cafes.
One of the oldest enterprises Israel - Bakery Abulafia. Founded in 1879, it still delights customers with incredibly delicious masterpieces of Arabic-style baked goods. Works around the clock.
There are many religious buildings in Jaffa. There are still 11 Christian churches remaining, belonging to various denominations. Must-see: Mahmudiya Mosque, built in the 19th century and Franciscan Church of St. Peter, on Antiquities Square.
On Mazal Dagim Street you can admire the main symbol of Jaffa - Floating Orange Tree. Shrouded in riddles and secrets, the stone Bridge of Desires is decorated with figurines of zodiac signs. There is a legend that if you touch your sign and make a wish, it will definitely come true.
Once the most important port of the state, today it has been turned into a recreation area with berths for fishing boats and yachts, restaurants and cafes. According to ancient legends, here is the Andromeda Rock, to which a beautiful girl was chained.
Between Montefiori and Yehuda HaLevi Streets is the Azuhat Bayit Historic District. It was here, literally on a piece of land bought from the Arabs, reclaimed from the sand dunes, that Jewish enthusiasts, immigrants from different countries of the world, decided to build a Jewish village. Around it, which became the city’s heart, other neighborhoods began to appear, which over time formed Tel Aviv. Unfortunately, the first houses were poorly adapted to local climatic conditions. Over time they were rebuilt. The area underwent extensive restoration in 1980.
But its neighbor, Neve Tzedek, the first settlement outside the city walls, was luckier. Many houses built at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries have been preserved here. Now this bohemian area has the status of an architectural monument.

Boulevard Rothschild- one of the most popular and most beautiful places among tourists. Surprisingly, it was born even before the first houses. Today it is a real museum of architecture:
- residential buildings built according to fashion catalogs of that time (1909-1013);
- richly decorated, even elaborate, buildings (20s of the XX century);
- buildings in the Bauhaus style, with an emphasis on functionality (30s);
- postmodern buildings (80s).
In 2001, the boulevard was re-paved, bicycle paths and playgrounds were installed, and sculptural monuments were installed.
In the heart of the old town there is a pedestrian street Nahalat Binyamin. Twice a week a miracle happens here - it turns into an arena for a folk art festival. To the accompaniment of street musicians, local craftsmen offer goods made with their own hands: jewelry, original clothes, crafts made of glass, ceramics, wood, all kinds of figurines, toys. There is no better place to purchase an original souvenir. It is necessary to take into account that bargaining is not entirely appropriate here, since with the chosen item you also acquire a piece of the author’s soul.
One of the most frequently mentioned streets is Allenby. Stretching almost halfway Tel Aviv, it was once considered the main one and even annually hosted parades of the Defense Army. Cozy and at the same time very lively, it is built up mainly with low houses, the lower floors of which are given over to all kinds of shops, shops, and restaurants. Lots of jewelry and bookstores.
Dizengoff Street is the longest. It bears the name of the first mayor. One of the most fashionable and expensive places is so popular among Israelis that they even coined the special verb “leizdangef” (dizengoff), which means strolling through Dizengoff. Buildings of different times and architectural styles give it a unique flavor.
The best place to start a walk along this street is Dizengoff Square, named after the wife of the first mayor - Zina. Buildings with arched facades, built at different times, but united by a single design of the architect, surround the two-level space, forming a majestic complex. The main pearl of the building is the multi-colored musical fountain "Fire and Water". On Tuesdays and Fridays, the lower tier turns into an “antique market”, reminiscent of a Soviet-era Odessa flea market.
Not far from the square there is the first Israel shopping complex - Dizengoff Center. Built in an atypical manner (two parts are located on opposite sides of the roadway and connected by a passage), it sheltered under its roof not only retail outlets, but also cinemas, gyms, and cafes.
Amazing story Tel Aviv. Even before the city itself was built, a boulevard, a school, and a cemetery appeared. In 1902, a cholera epidemic occurred in Jaffa. The Jewish population bought a plot of land and organized the burial of their fellow tribesmen there. Active phase of activity Trumbeldore Cemeteries discontinued in 1932. Now only outstanding people or relatives of those already buried are buried there.

Excursions
Today's Tel Aviv stretches along the Mediterranean coast for approximately 13.5 km, and the maximum distance from the coast is 7 km. By modern standards this is a very small area. Since almost all the most significant attractions are within walking distance (for example, from the center Tel Aviv the center of old Jaffa is approximately 2.5 km away) the most convenient way to get to know them is on foot. Three walking tours prepared for the 100th anniversary of the metropolis are very popular among tourists.
White route . Main theme - " White City" The tour starts from the border of two historical quarters: Neve Tzedek And Azuhat-Bait. Particular attention should be paid to the beautiful mosaic of the fountain on Bialik Street, which reflects the main moments of development Tel Aviv.
Blue route . It runs along the city coast. In addition to the waters of Jaffa and the port, the excursion includes a visit to Clock Square, Hassan Beg Mosque, Etzel Museum And Knesset Square.
Green route. Visiting corners of nature within the metropolis. Particular attention is paid Yarkon Park.
Individual and group excursions are constantly sent to other parts of the country.

Museums
Despite its relatively short history, Israel occupies a leading position in the number of museums per inhabitant. IN Tel Aviv There are more than 20 of them. Visiting them will require a lot of effort and a lot of time. And this is hardly necessary, because you can choose an object of acquaintance according to your interests.

The largest museum Israel - Eretz Israel . Pavilions dedicated to ethnography, numismatics, glass and ceramics are located on the territory of a picturesque park. One of the exhibits is a hill with an ancient settlement excavated by archaeologists. It has its own craft workshop, oil press and reconstructed mill. And the planetarium completes the picture.
An extensive collection of works by European artists of the 16th - 19th centuries, impressionists and post-impressionists, world and Israeli masters of the 20th century is exhibited at the Museum of Art. Concerts, lectures, and exhibitions are constantly held.
The exhibition tells about the rich history of the people of Moses Museum of the Jewish Diaspora . Relationships in the community, family, and faith are the main themes of the exhibition. Documentary newsreels, audiovisual materials, and multimedia presentations are used for demonstration.
Israel Museum (Yitzhak Rabin Center) - the only exhibition telling about the education and formation State of Israel. Visitors are offered many photographs and several hundred films, which reflect the main milestones of the difficult journey.
A large number of museums have names that speak for themselves: Geological, Sports, Posts and Philately, Vintage cars and even childhood .
A special place among the attractions of Tel Aviv is occupied by the unique Diamond Exchange . A sort of “state within a state”. Over a thousand offices of Exchange members, rooms for negotiations and execution of transactions, diamond processing workshops, jewelry stores, showrooms, banks, post office, customs, restaurants, cafes and famous Almazov Museum named after. Oppenheimer located in four skyscrapers, united by passages into a single complex. It is unlikely that anywhere else a tourist will have the rare opportunity to observe the entire process of transforming a natural diamond into a beautiful diamond, and in workshops you can order jewelry with a stone of your own choosing. Just think about visiting Diamond Exchange You will have to do it in advance, since for reasons of increased security, entry is only possible with pre-ordered passes.

Leisure
Swimming. Having inhaled ancient dust, tired of the silence of museums and the shine of diamonds, many will want to take a deep breath of sea air, stretch their muscles, and swim in the gentle sea. It's time to go to the western part of the city, which is one long beach, which is divided into several conventional ones with their own characteristics and names. For example, the northernmost beach ha-Tzuk - the only one where an entrance fee is charged, and Nordau - separate, which is used by religious orthodoxies. Beach Hilton (northern part) is accessible to visitors with four-legged friends, and the neighboring Atzmout preferred by people of non-traditional sexual orientation.

All city bathing places are necessarily equipped with life-saving stations, rental points for chairs and beds, showers, toilets, changing cabins, buffets, cafes, and parking lots (usually paid). Most have green lawns for picnics and sports fields. To avoid unnecessary incidents, it is necessary to follow basic rules of conduct:
-do not swim where it is prohibited;
-follow the instructions of the lifeguards (a black flag above the station means that swimming is prohibited);
-do not disturb order, maintain cleanliness.
Surfing and diving. Sea Israel- Ideal for surfing. On a popular beach Blue Bird there is a main surf club and a school for beginners. The necessary sports equipment can be purchased at a local store or rented. For diving enthusiasts, similar services are provided by a specialized center "Dive Tel Aviv" .
Biking. In recent years, wildly popular in Tel Aviv purchased bicycle rentals. Many parking lots filled with two-wheeled vehicles of a special green color, more than 120 km of special paths make this type of transport one of the most convenient for moving around a busy metropolis. To use your green friend correctly, you need to know some subtleties:
- the rented bicycle must be returned to the parking lot after 30 minutes, otherwise you will have to pay an additional fee;
-the equipment in the parking lot may not be entirely new, and inexperienced cyclists are better off walking;
-information about nearby parking lots and the availability of bicycles can be found using a special device with a display or by installing a program on a smartphone;
- carefully study the instructions and remember that the person who took the bike is responsible for safety while driving, and not the company that provided it.

Tel Aviv nightlife

Tel Aviv often called the city that never sleeps. Life at night is in no way inferior in activity to daytime, and sometimes even surpasses it. There are 24-hour bars and restaurants in almost every area. Night discos and clubs are mainly concentrated in the area of ​​the embankment and the old port. Many establishments feature live music of all times and genres. Choosing an establishment according to your taste and temperament will not be difficult.
When preparing for a night's rest, there are a few simple things to remember:
- the larger and more popular the club, the more expensive it is;
- in many establishments admission is free for up to 24 hours;
- alcohol in clubs is expensive, but in stores you can buy it until 23:00;
- Tel Aviv is safe at night, but it is better not to visit remote areas at night.

Tel Aviv cuisine

Calories spent on beaches and bike paths require restoration. Here the culinary capital of the most delicious country in the world acts like a fabulous self-assembled tablecloth. Israeli cuisine is a relative concept. Jews who came to the country from all over the world brought with them the traditions of Jewish (and not only) cuisine in the form in which it was in the places of their former residence. Arabic dishes add a Mediterranean flavor. And since Israelis always closely follow new world trends (including on the culinary front), not only fast food chains are successfully developing, but also dietary food outlets.
Eclecticism Tel Aviv in cooking it manifests itself even more clearly than in architecture. Local chefs are not afraid to experiment; they boldly use components of French, Italian and other recipes in their creativity. Any dish, even a popular one, turns out original here and seems to carry a piece of the soul of the Promised Land.
Any self-respecting tourist simply must try dishes such as:
- Hummus - traditional snack. Ingredients: chickpeas (chickpeas), sesame paste (tahini), lemon juice. This recipe came to the Israelis from the Arabs and they liked it so much that today Jews have no equal in the amount of hummus they consume. Considered to be the best in Tel Aviv You can taste hummus by visiting the restaurant "Abu Hassan", which is located near the old port.
- Falafel - fried chickpea puree balls. Served with pita bread, sauce and salad. Although you can buy falafel at almost any kiosk, connoisseurs choose a restaurant "Falafel Gabay".
- Shakshuka - Libyan mixture of onions, eggs, stewed tomatoes and bell peppers. Reminds me of scrambled eggs. On a small alley, in the middle of the Flea Market, nestles a legendary restaurant "Doctor Shakshuka". It is famous not only for the product that gave it its name, but also for its hearty, delicious cuisine.
- Jahnun - sweetish dough rolls prepared according to a Yemenite Jewish recipe. Served with spicy tomato sauce and boiled egg. You can try the most delicious jahnun in a Yemeni restaurant "Mama's Jachnun".
- Sabich - a snack introduced by Iraqi immigrants. Ingredients: egg, eggplant, tahini, hummus, greens. All this is wrapped in pita bread and generously seasoned with spices. The most popular street food.
IN Tel Aviv, as in most cities around the world, you can often see signs for classic American fast food restaurants. And yet, the local catering industry relies not on them, but on small cafes, hummusias or falafel shops. As a rule, this is a small family business. Customers are often served by the owner himself. Despite the rustic appearance of such outlets, the owners treat the freshness of products like chefs of expensive restaurants. Get food poisoning in Tel Aviv almost impossible. All street food is very high quality, but high in calories.
Another interesting feature: literally at every step you can find kiosks selling freshly squeezed juices. Not only is the juice prepared right before your eyes, but you can also choose different fruits and vegetables for your own cocktail.

Shopping in Tel Aviv

IN Tel Aviv you can buy literally everything: from original souvenirs and household items to evening dresses from famous couturiers and diamond jewelry. Shopping lovers can enjoy huge complexes, markets, shopping districts and streets, small shops, and famous boutiques.
One of the main outlets is located in the Azrieli Center. The complex itself - three huge towers of round, square and triangular cross-section, is located in the middle of the city.
Spacious and bright, Ramat Aviv, although located on the periphery, is very popular due to its huge selection of shops, both from global designers and local manufacturers.
The previously mentioned Dizengoff Center, although it cannot boast as many retail outlets as its younger counterparts, attracts with its calmness and relative silence.
Available in Tel Aviv several streets completely given over to trade:
- Nahalat Binyamin- twice a week it turns into a real fair.
- Shenkin - reminiscent of New York's Soho. Many small boutiques with a wide variety of goods.
- Kikar Ha-Medina is a huge square surrounded by boutiques of world famous brands.
- Bugrashov - sale of clothes at reasonable prices.
- Neve Tzedek is an ancient district, home to jewelry shops and boutiques on its streets.

Talking about trade in Tel Aviv It is impossible not to mention the famous markets:
- The flea market is one of the most magical places in Jaffa.
- Shuk-a-Carmel Market- a great selection of vegetables, fruits, cheeses, fish. A huge amount of seasonings and spices.
- Barzilai Market is a place to buy underwear, children's clothing, and delicious falafel.