Tel Aviv, Israel

Location
Modern, exciting, night owls, cosmopolitan, cultured, young, Mediterranean... are just
some of the adjectives that can describe Tel Aviv, a great unknown city in the Middle
East. Dubbed as' the city that never sleeps " for his intense artistic, cultural and leisure
activity, Tel Aviv has become over the years in the 'alter ego' of Jerusalem, the
religious and political capital of the country.

History
Tel Aviv has less than 100 years old, making it the first Jewish city in modern times. Tel
Aviv has gone through two major periods of development. In the 1930s, the Bauhaus
architectural movement came to this small town, resulting in the construction of
thousands of white modernist buildings, which marked the first time that the city got
artistic importance. The second period began in the 1980s with the urban renewal of
the city's beaches and the tourism infrastructure. Today, Tel Aviv is Israel's largest city
and the largest shopping center.
Extending along the glorious Mediterranean coast, Tel Aviv exhumes a unique
atmosphere of entertainment with its elegant shops, its lively nightlife, its exotic
markets, beautiful beaches and excellent food. If you are really interested in Jewish
history, you will find several museums and art galleries that give a comprehensive
explanation of the Jewish situation.

Atmosphere
There are numerous reasons to choose Tel Aviv as a tourist destination: its privileged
geographic: beaches, history (the origin of the city dates back to the old Jaffa, more
than three thousand years), its architecture and urban planning, museums, his open
mind and, of course, its nightlife. In addition, you can organize and make the trip on
your own.

Things to see and do

The White City: We leave behind the past of Tel Aviv (Jaffa), and we enter the modern
city, because Tel Aviv is mostly present. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
2003 for its impressive architectural International Style Bauhaus has more buildings of
this movement than any other part of the world. Streets and entire neighborhoods
form a nucleus of more than four thousand buildings clean and asymmetrical
geometric forms built from the early 30s until some years after the proclamation of the

State of Israel. And is that 'the White City''- name which is also called the city- is
actually the largest Bauhaus outdoor museum in the world.
The shops and restaurants are excellent, because the city has a rich mix of influences
Arab, Turkish, Jewish and North Africa. The numerous outdoor bazaars are some
fascinating places to see local life in action. There are also some high-end malls that
cater to fashion lovers. Unlike other parts of Israel, Tel Aviv has a vibrant nightlife.
In addition to its urban attractions, Tel Aviv is blessed to be located right in some of
the country's most beautiful beaches. You can reach the sand walking up from the
center of the city.

Outside attractions
Cesarea is a city built in honor of the Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus. Today is a
small enclave of archaeological declared a National Park. Preserve Roman ruins,
Byzantine ruins and Crusades ruins, also has a Roman aqueduct and a Roman
amphitheater.
The Bahai World Centre is the administrative center of the Bahai Faith. It is located in
Haifa, Israel. The Bahai World Centre is recognizable by the gardens that dominate the
area of Mount Carmel directly to the seaport area. The Center is also the current
destination for Bahai pilgrimage.
The Zoological Center Tel Aviv - Ramat Gan or "Safari" occupies 250 acres of nature in
the heart of a densely populated urban area in Israel: Africa in the heart of Israel.
The Luna Park in Tel Aviv, which is the most famous amusement park in Israel,
stretches over about 12 acres of wide grass patches, palm and eucalyptus trees, paved
and accessible routes and plenty of attractions and adventures. In the park one can
find different snack bars with a variety of meals, snacks and drinks.