Stretched along the beautiful beach strip
of the Mediterranean, Tel-Aviv is Israel's largest city and biggest
commercial center. It is a busy metropolis, which inspires its visitors
with a unique energetic atmosphere of excitement and fun.
Visible from a distance with its seafront skyscrapers and exclusive
hotels, Tel-Aviv presents a lively combination of entertainment venues,
shopping malls, exotic markets, nonstop active nightlife, gorgeous
golden beaches and wonderful restaurants of all kinds.
It is also the country's greatest cultural center, a home for a variety
of museums, galleries, theatres and concert halls.
By contrast, the ancient port city of JAFFA,
is medieval in appearance.
This special blend of Mediterranean ambience, seaside resort and modern
facade is what makes the city so uniquely appealing.
Tel Aviv - World Heritage Site
In July, 2003, UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization, proclaimed " The White City", the unique
urban and historical fabric of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, as a World Cultural
Heritage site. By this proclamation, the world recognized the special
architectural qualities of the buildings, streets, squares and avenues
of Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv, the first Hebrew city in modern times, was founded in 1909 and was
built on the sand dunes north of the ancient port city of Jaffa. Its style was
innovative, tailored to the needs of its residents, to their life styles and
the climatic conditions of the region. "The White City", the world's largest
grouping of buildings in the International Style, also known as Bauhaus, was
planned by the famous Scot, Sir Patrick Geddes. About 4,000 buildings were constructed
in this area, beginning in the 1930's until the establishment of the State of
Israel. The "White City" is located between Allenby Street in the south, Begin
Road and Ibn Gvirol Street in the east, the Yarkon River in the north, and the
Mediterranean Sea in the west.
The buildings of "The White City" were designed by Jewish architects, who had
studied in Europe before their immigration to Palestine, which later became the
State of Israel. This group created a new architectural language, which is rich
and diverse, characterized by its asymmetry, functionality and simplicity. The
balconies, building pillars, flat roofs and "thermometer" windows became the
trademarks of the city.
"The White City" is the story of Tel Aviv, from its beginning to today and is
a wonderful opportunity to savor the experience of life in Tel Aviv, in the past
and the present.
This site will enable you to get to know beautiful Tel Aviv from new and fascinating
perspectives. You will be able to travel along the tourist routes, see and get
to know the different buildings in the International Style.
You will learn about the International Style, where it originated, and who the
Tel Aviv Bauhaus architects were. You will experience the historical development
of the City of Tel Aviv-Jaffa and the connections between the city and the International
Style of building. In addition, you will become acquainted with Sir Patrick Geddes,
the Scottish professor, who left his mark on the city.
We hope that the site will present the unique beauty of Tel Aviv and will be
a source of inspiration for many future visits to the city.
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