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Shenkin Street – one of the most popular Tel Aviv streets

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Shenkin (Sheinkin) St. has been considered a local attraction for over 20 years, and one of the most popular Tel Aviv tourist attractions. The street that epitomized the “Tel Aviv Spirit” and from which the most exciting mainstream and alternative music, theater and dance groups emerged during the 80s, has become more conservative in recent years, but still offers some of the best Tel Aviv stores and coffee shops. A proof of its lasting popularity can be found in its recent portrayal as the background (if not an actual character) in the successful Eytan Fox & Gal Uchovsky feature film – The Bubble (2006).

Not ready to give up its mythic status in the Tel Aviv consciousness, and since very little of the culture center’s fame has actually remained in the street, a massive amount of great stores and cafes have managed to keep that ever stimulating street alive.

If it is clothes shopping you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place. Some of the leading Israeli designers chose Shenkin for their stores: Ronen Chen (49 Sheinkin St.), Naama Bezalel and Banot – Lulu Liam (40 Sheinkin St.) are just few examples. For accessories and jewelry don’t miss the world famous jewelry designer Michal Negrin (37 Sheinkin St.) or Daniella Lehavi (35 Sheinkin St.), who’s famous for her leather bags and shoes.

Not quite ready to give up on culture? Pay a visit to Krembo, the ever-trendy music shop on 18 Shenkin St. The Western part of Shenkin, closer to the Carmel Market and Allenby, features many shoe stores, among which you’ll find some global brands as well (Camper, Aldo & Adidas, to name a few) but with all the original Israeli offerings, why bother?

By now you probably need to sit down and calm down a bit. A nice place to catch your breath is Ginat Shenkin, the tiny park located half way thru the street. Another option is one of the many coffee shops, starting from one of the Tel Aviv cultural landmarks – Café Tamar (57 Sheinkin St.) that has been serving stale coffee to a mix of Israel’s top politicians, journalists and artists for over 40 years. Sus Etz (20 Sheinkin St.) and Aroma (30 Sheinkin St.) are other options for a nice coffee break. But if you’re slightly hungrier than that, don’t miss Orna and Ella, without a doubt the best restaurant on the street.

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Tel Aviv museums

Tel Aviv offers a wide variety of museums and galleries covering extensive types and periods from classical to contemporary art, local artists to foreign artisans, historical societies and more. The Tel Aviv Museum The Tel Aviv Museum is Israel's main art museum, hosting more than half a million visitors annually and offering a dynamic program of changing and permanent exhibitions, in addition to exciting cultural programs of classical and jazz music, performance arts, lecture series, special events, children's programs, dance, and cinema. The Tel Aviv Museum includes an outdoor sculpture garden and a youth wing. The Tel Aviv Museum is located 27 Shaul Hamelech Blvd. Tel: +972-3-6077020. Fax: +972-3- 6958099. Opening Hours: Sunday - closed. Monday, Wednesday: 10AM-4PM. Tuesday, Thursday: 10AM-10PM. Friday: 10AM-2PM. Saturday: 10AM-4PM. The Eretz Israel Museum & Planetarium The Eretz Israel Museum & Planetarium is a multi-disciplinary museum focusing on the history and culture of the Land of Israel through permanent and temporary exhibits in archaeology, ethnography, folklore, Judaica, cultural history and local identity, traditional crafts and practical arts. This Tel Aviv Museum includes an expansive garden surrounding an ancient mound rich in archaeological treasures found in the heart of the museum complex. The Planetarium hosts the “Voyage through the Universe” show. The Eretz Israel Museum is located at 2 Haim Levanon St., Ramat Aviv. Tel: +972-3- 6415244. Opening Hours: Sunday - Wednesday: 10AM-4PM. Thursday: 10AM-8PM. Friday & Saturday: 10AM-2PM.

Diaspora Museum Tel Aviv

This museum, known as Beit Hatefutsot, uniquely tells the story of the Jewish people from the time they were expelled from their homeland and over 2500 years of exile. The museum's special presentations and reconstruction interestingly document the history and tradition of Jewish life in different parts of the world, showing the impressive heritage of these communities, which enabled the continuity of the Jewish people throughout the years of expulsion. The Arch of Titus The museum is open Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 4pm, Wednesday from 10am to 6pm, and Friday from 9am to 1pm. Getting there is by bus No 24, 25 and 27 to Tel-Aviv University campus at Ramat Aviv (the northern neighborhood of Tel-Aviv), entrance is through Campus Gate No 2 (Matatia Gate).

The Steinhardt Museum of Natural History

From a scientific collection of five and a half million items, the museum displays Israel's national natural treasures. Thousands of items are displayed in the museum's exhibitions that tell the story of our natural world, which have been collected over the years. Tel Aviv University's Steinhardt Museum of Nature is committed to inspiring the acquisition of knowledge, understanding and strengthening our connection to nature, and our place within it - for the benefit of future generations. Through creating a unique closeness and interaction with nature that cannot be experienced elsewhere, the museum reveals scientific knowledge (of the research taking place there) and unique perspectives in an experiential, multisensory and fun way. Address: Klausner St 12, Tel Aviv-Yafo

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