Tel Aviv Sights

  1. 181 HaYarkon St

    An apartment block with an oddly designed façade that resembles a vertical rock garden. Make sure to look at both sides of the building.

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  2. Bialik House

    Former home of Chaim Nachman Bialik, Israel's national poet. It contains memorabilia connected with his life and work, but it was closed for renovations when we checked.

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  3. Independence Hall

    On 14 May 1948, Ben-Gurion declared the establishment of the State of Israel here. Previous to that the building had been the home of Meir Dizengoff, one of the founders of Tel Aviv. Entry includes a short introductory film and a tour of the room where the Declaration of Independence was signed.

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  4. Old Port

    Originally opened in 1936 to give newly established Tel Aviv sea-trafficking independence of Jaffa, the port fairly soon went into decline with the construction of a better, deeper harbour at Ashdod. In the early 2000s the municipality went in and overhauled the area, creating a wide boardwalk and transforming the derelict warehouses into commercial space.

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  5. Suzanne Dellal Centre

    A former school and cultural centre, which now serves as a venue for festivals, exhibits and cultural events, as well as a relaxing place to look at murals and spend a sunny afternoon.

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  7. Yemenite Quarter

    Tel Aviv may be the city that never sleeps, but the Yemenite Quarter is one parcel of land smack in the centre that seems to have slumbered though the better part of the 20th century. An exotic oasis of narrow lanes, crumbling houses and smoky kitchens, the neighbourhood is just a couple of blocks away from the hustle and bustle of Allenby St. Its low rent has also attracted a bastion of bohemians and students looking for affordable peace in the city centre.

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