6 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Tel Aviv

6 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is Israel’s most youthful and vibrant city. It is bordered by golden beaches.

Tel Aviv has many things to offer. You can soak up the sun and sand and shop in arty boutiques.

The town was nicknamed “The White City”, after its award.UNESCO World Heritage StatusIt was named in 2003 for its excellent examples of Bauhaus architecture (an early 20th century Modernist style of building). A number of art galleries, as well as small specialist museums, are available for tourists who wish to see the area from the shore.

Jaffa to the south is the best place to see for its historic ambience. This historic port town is well preserved and has a history of settlement dating back thousands years. It also hosts excellent restaurants and cafes.

Plan your time here with our list of the top tourist attractions in Tel Aviv.

1. Tel Aviv Beaches
The coastal location of Tel Aviv defines Tel Aviv.

Tourists and locals love the beaches. Tel Aviv’s beaches are packed with posers, sun-worshippers and others who just want to relax on weekends.

You’ll find great facilities like sunshades, sun loungers and freshwater showers at the most popular beaches in centrally-located Gordon Beach, Frishman Beach and Banana Beach.

The Tayelet (paved boardwalk) runs along the beach between Tel Aviv and Jaffa. It is a prime spot for evening promenade and is lined by plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops. This allows you to spend an entire day on the beach.

2. Jaffa
A short stroll south from Tel Aviv takes you to Jaffa, an old Arab port town with well-restored stone architecture and preserved acropolis.

Many of the original bazaar are now home to restaurants, artisan boutiques, and other businesses. The old town is lively at night when it’s crowded with diners.

Visitors are attracted to this flea market, which is full of the bustle of a real souk. You should also visit the Old Port and Peter’s Monastery.

Jaffa, in contrast to Tel Aviv’s bustling city streets, is a serene place for a walk that retains its traditional charm despite all the gentrification.

3. Yemenite Quarter
The Yemenite Quarter, Tel Aviv’s most picturesque neighborhood, is lined with narrow alleyways and old-style architecture that has remained strong despite the area’s recent gentrification.

The original feel of tightly-packed streets was retained by the Yemenite Jews who first settled it in the early 20th Century.

The neighborhood is located next to Carmel Market, a busy, vibrant, full of fresh produce and Tel Aviv’s answer to Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market. This is the best place to go if you are hungry in Tel Aviv or just want a quick meal.

4. Dizengoff Circle & Surrounds
Tel Aviv’s central square is the hub. It is laid out over two levels, with a raised pedestrian area above the carriageway. It is topped by the Fire and Water Fountain that Yaacov Agam, an Israeli artist, created.

The plaza is named after Meir DIZENKOFF, Tel Aviv’s first mayor.

Dizengoff Street runs southeast from the circle to Habima Square. The square is Tel Aviv’s cultural center, and home of the Habima Theater, which was built in 35. Here you will also find the Helena Rubinstein Pavillion of Contemporary Art, which hosts a series of temporary art exhibitions.

One of Tel Aviv’s finest speciality museums can be found just off Habima Square. It is located on Berdyczewski Street. TheJoseph Bau House MuseumThis is the home where the holocaust survivor, Israeli artist, was born and raised.

5. Tel Aviv Museum of Art
The Tel Aviv Museum of Art is the city’s main museum. It’s also a leader in Israel’s contemporary arts scene. It houses works by Picasso, Van Gogh and Henry Moore.

Alois Breyer’s early 20th-century prints of Ukrainian synagogues and his architectural renderings of them are a highlight.

With its elegant architecture and ultramodern design, the building houses and highlights the art perfectly.

The museum also hosts temporary exhibits, in addition to its permanent collection.

6. Neve Tzedek Quarter
Neve Tzedek Quarter is a funky neighborhood that was founded in 1880 by European-Jewish settlers.

These gorgeous old buildings have been beautifully preserved. Many now house hip cafes, arty boutiques, and some the city’s most popular restaurants.

In the heart of the quarter on Rochkach St are two major points of interest. The Rockach House houses a small sculpture gallery and the Nachum Gutman Art Museum displays the work of this Israeli painter.

The old Ottoman railway platform, known as the HaTachana in the district’s southwest corner. This building has been restored and is now a chic complex with restaurants, cafes, and designer boutiques.

Abhijeet Johri