Tel Aviv Attractions

• Independence Hall Museum

  

  Type: Historic Sites; History Museums

  Independence Hall, originally the Dizengoff House is best known as the site of the signing of Israel’s Declaration of Independence. It is located on the historic Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv, Israel. Today a museum, it houses exhibits on the signing of the Declaration of Independence and on the history of Tel Aviv-Jaffa. The upper floors of the building house a Bible Museum, featuring archaeological artifacts and works of art with Biblical themes. From 1932 to 1971, it housed the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

• Palmach Museum

  

  Type: Museums

  The Palmach Museum is an experiential museum, covering the Palmach legacy through the stories of individuals and groups. Visitors to the museum join the group of young Palmach recruits from its establishment, and advanced through the story of the Palmach until the end of the War of Independence.
  The manner of presentation is extremely innovative. There are no displays or documents, but rather an account of a fascinating personal story accompanied by three-dimensional decor, films and various effects incorporating documentary materials.

  The visit, which is conducted in groups, correlates with the structure of the presentation, set out as a series of events, and symbolizing the Palmach team spirit. The tour commences and ends in the memorial hall for Palmach warriors who died fighting for establishment of the state of Israel.

  Visit to the museum must be pre-arranged. The tour is carried out in groups of up to 25 people (individuals visitors will be pre-arranged into groups). The tour is for children over 6 years only. The length of the tour is 90 minutes. The presentation is in Hebrew. English, Spanish, French and Russian speakers will be provided with a translation through headphones.

• Old Jaffa

  

  Type:Neighbourhoods; Historic Sites; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks

  According to Christian legend, Jaffa was named after Noah’s son, Japhet, who built it after the Flood. There are others who believe that the name derives from the Hebrew word “Yofi” – beauty. From archaeological discoveries and ancient documents we learn that Jaffa existed as a port city some 4,000 years ago, serving Egyptian and Phoenician sailors in their sea voyages.

  Old Jaffa has since become one of Israel’s foal tourist attractions. It is filled with artists’ quarters, studios and art galleries. Shops catering for Judaica, archaeology, jewellery and art line its narrow alleys which are named after the signs of the Zodiac.

• Museum of the Jewish Diaspora (Bet Hatefutsoth)

  

  Type: History Museums; Museums

  Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of the Jewish People, is more than a museum. This unique global institution tells the ongoing and extraordinary story of the Jewish people. Beit Hatfutsot connects Jewish people to their roots and strengthens their personal and collective Jewish identity. Beit Hatfutsot conveys to the world the fascinating narrative of the Jewish people and the transcending essence of the Jewish culture, faith, purpose and deed while presenting the contribution of world Jewry to humanity.

  In 2005, the Israeli Knesset passed the Beit Hatfutsot Law that defines Beit Hatfutsot as “the National Center for Jewish communities in Israel and around the world”.

• Neve Tzedek

  

  Type:Neighbourhoods

  Neve Tzedek and Neve Shalom were the first two Jewish neighbourhoods outside the city of Jaffa, even preceding the establishment of Tel Aviv. The two neighbourhoods consist of narrow, winding streets, and are located not far from the sea, between the Carmel market and Jaffa.

  They were run-down for many years, but have been somewhat renovated and became “in”. In Neve Tzedek you can find the Susan Dalal Dance Center, a venue that houses performing arts, plays and other performances. The area has many restaurants, coffee houses and interesting shops. Also 2 boutique hotels. It is a place to relax from the busy city, while being able to breath the refreshing sea air.

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