Tel Aviv Israel is a modern and vibrant city with an incredible beachfront, world-class culture scene, scintillating night life and so much more. Just a forty-minute drive from Jerusalem, this is where you want to be!
In 2003, UNESCO named the "White City" of Tel Aviv-Jaffa as a World Heritage Site. It is the world's largest concentration of buildings from the Bauhaus style.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Israel is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including ancient hilltop fortifications, extensive archaeological excavations and holy places of pilgrimage still revered today. They range from the modernist Tel Aviv to the breathtaking Baha’i Gardens in Haifa and the spectacular Old City of Acre.
The inscription of sites on the World Heritage List is a key step toward safeguarding them for future generations. In addition to a site nomination, UNESCO provides guidance and helps put together management plans that demonstrate how the site will be protected.
A site must meet at least one of ten selection criteria to be nominated for inclusion on the World Heritage List. The criteria can be either cultural or natural and include a combination of factors such as:
The White City
Tel Aviv’s White City, which was listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 2003, is one of the largest concentrations of Bauhaus architecture in the world. It is characterized by buildings that address climatic, regional, and traditional building requirements while also fulfilling aesthetic aspirations espoused by Bauhaus and other Modernist architectural theorists and practitioners.
The White City was the brainchild of Scottish sociologist Sir Patrick Geddes and consists of 4,000 buildings covering just over a square mile of Tel Aviv’s central area. They are designed in the Bauhaus International Style, a combination of Modernist principles and local climatic and traditional needs.
It is a fascinating and aesthetically pleasing collection of structures. However, it is also home to a lot of controversy and mistrust between the Jewish community in Tel Aviv and the Palestinians living in nearby Jaffa.
In the book White City Black City, Sharon Rotbard challenges many of these myths and explains how this urban structure came to be. Her aim is to reveal the history of the White City and show how it reflects and encapsulates the dispossession and expulsion of the Palestinians.
The Old City of Jaffa
Jaffa is one of the oldest cities in the world and it has remained true to its biblical roots. It is a town of brick houses, winding alleys and picturesque courtyards that make it the ideal destination for a romantic stroll with your partner.
The narrow streets and alleyways of Old Jaffa are full of artisan workshops, theaters, sculptures, archeological ruins and places of worship. There is something for everyone in this city.
There are several established and up-and-coming art galleries in Old Jaffa that give Tel Aviv’s art galleries a run for their money. There are also many cafes, bars and restaurants that will provide a great place to stop for a drink or meal while you are in this quaint old city.
Some of the most popular activities in Jaffa are shopping and visiting the famous flea market, Shuk Hapishpishim, which is located at the port. This flea market is full of antiques and second-hand goods as well as chic cafes and shops.
The Beaches
Tel Aviv's beaches and promenade are one of the city's top attractions. Their seductive golden sand and calm blue-turquoise water, surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and bars make them an unforgettable experience.
There are many beaches in Tel Aviv, but some are more popular than others. Gordon Beach, for example, is known for its boardwalk that runs along the water, allowing locals and tourists to sample local foods, seafood, and a variety of salads.
It also has a saltwater swimming pool, volleyball nets, and an outdoor gym for those interested in sports. It's also a great place for matkot, a traditional beach sport that many Tel Avivians enjoy.
Hatzuk (Cliff) Beach is less family-friendly than some of the other Tel Aviv beaches and attracts a crowd of young high-tech people who leave their shiny jeeps outside. It's a fun beach for paddleball (a sport that's popular in Israel) as well, with a lot of people who come here en masse to throw errant balls.
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