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Rothschild Blvd one of Tel Aviv’s central boulevards

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Rothschild Blvd is one of Tel Aviv’s central boulevards, spreading from Neve Tzedek in its south-western end to Habima, the national theater, in the north. It’s a wide street with a designated promenade for pedestrians and bicycle as its centerpiece; around it you’ll find a variety of cafés, restaurants, kiosks, and some of Tel Aviv’s most impressive Bauhaus architecture, at the heart of the “White City”, the name given to this UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003.

You can spend few lovely hours walking around Rothschild Blvd, mixing a bit of people-watching, resting on one of the promenade’s benches, sipping great coffee in Bar Rothschild (8 Rothschild Blvd) or Under The Tree (10 Rothschild Blvd), or sitting in one of the most popular restaurants in Tel Aviv scattered all around.

If you’re interested in some history, the Eliahu Golomb House (Beit Hagana – the Israel Defense Forces Museum) is located at 23 Rothschild Blvd. This small museum tells the history of Jewish defense from the days of the “Hashomer” organization until the establishment of the Israel Defense Force.

If you’re more of an artistic type, don’t miss the many galleries along the boulevard: Sommer gallery at 13 Rothschild Blvd and Julie M. at 10 Bezalel Yafe St. (right off the boulevard), among others.

For culinary purposes, you’ve come to the right place. A wide selection of restaurants are available, from Japanese cuisine (Yakimono at 19 Rothschild Blvd, Sushido at 15 Rothschild Blvd), Italian (Cantina at 71 Rothschild Blvd, Fabiana at 64 Rothschild Blvd), microbrewery (Brewhouse at 11 Rothschild Blvd) to Hamburgers (Mose’s at 35 Rothschild Blvd, which continuously wins the “Best Tel Aviv Hamburger award”). For desert, don’t miss Max Brenner’s Chocolate Bar, at 45 Rothschild Blvd.

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Old Jaffa Port

Old Jaffa is one of the most attractive places to tour in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. The city which has always been the entry to the ancient land of Israel is succeeding, even today, its traditional aromas and fragrances which have always characterized it There is a marina at the Port and many people sail from here on pleasure trips. At the top of the hill is the Franciscan Church of St. Peter, which was established in the 17th Century, in which it is possible to visit the room where, the clergy strongly claim, Napoleon stayed after the capture of the city. One of the most important sites for Christianity in Jaffa is the house of Simon the Tanner. Historians believe that Jaffa is the only port in the world which can boast uninterrupted in habitation throughout its entire existence. The biblical account mentions that the cedars from Lebanon for the construction of King Solomon's Temple came in via Jaffa. Jonah departed from this city in his flight from God. Greek legend tells of the chaining of the beautiful Andromeda to the rocks facing Jaffa's shore. Simon the Tanner lived in Jaffa, and it was here that the Apostle Peter performed a miracle. Roman legions, Richard the Lion Hearted, Napoleon and Turkish sultans all conquered the city; but with the eclipse of the Ottoman Empire, the city's vitality declined. Towards the end of World War I, the city was conquered by General Allenby, ushering in the period of the British Mandate. The port of Jaffa, (the sole port at the time) served as the point of entry for the increased Jewish immigration which came to resettle the land. A variety of sea trips leave here daily to view the outstanding sight of the horizon of Tel Aviv-Jaffa from the direction of the sea. From the Port it is possible to climb narrow steps to the top of the Old Jaffa Hill. Charles Clore Park is Located just north to the Port and is accessible by the new promenade that will take you all the way to Tel Aviv - around 20 minutes walk along the Mediterranean beach. For a budget accommodation, Old Jaffa Hostel is an excellent choice which guests are accepted personally located not far from the port in the middle of Jaffa's Oriental Bazaar - lively during the day, quiet at night and within walking distance to anything you need in the big city. See Virtual tour of Old Jaffa Port >>

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Gan Hahashmal one of the coolest neighborhoods in Tel Aviv

Gan Hahashmal (Electricity Garden) is one of the coolest neighborhoods in Tel Aviv. Once the location of Tel Aviv's central power plant, followed by few dark years, in which this small park surrounded by elegant, late-Ottoman-era houses hosted some of the city's alternative activities, it now houses some Tel Aviv’s indie-fashion crowd who chose to live, work, create and party there. The Collective 6940 is a group of designers who settled into the Gan HaHashmal area with their design studios and stores that inhabit the few blocks around the central garden. The group is also responsible for several cultural events throughout the year, offering live music, dancing, group yoga, art exhibitions and - shopping. The Gan Hahashmal miniature quarter, spreading between the streets of Allenby, Yehuda Halevy, Barzilay & Hahashmal, boasts of cutting-edge boutiques, studios of apparel and accessory designers, restaurants, cafes and nighttime entertainment options. Some of the most recommended are: Bar & Music: Levontin 7 is the name (and address) of one of the coolest bars-music venue in Tel Aviv. Now in its 2nd year, it hosts a wide selection of eclectic music performances of local and foreign Rock, Jazz and Indie musicians and bands. To find our more, you can go to - http://www.myspace.com/levontine7 (Tel: 972-3-5605084). Shopping: Uzbek-born Helena Blaunstein designs an eclectic women’s clothing line for her store Frau Blau (8 HaHashmal St.; 972-3-5601735; www.fraublau.com). With their vibrant colors, patchwork patterns, and fitted, feminine shapes, her clothes have a vintage edge paired with a decidedly 21st-century playfulness.

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