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Discover Dizengoff Center: Tel Aviv’s Top Shopping Mall and Cultural Hub on Dizengoff Street

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Discover Dizengoff Center: Tel Aviv’s Top Shopping Mall and Cultural Hub on Dizengoff Street

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Dizengoff St. is one of the longest and busiest Tel Aviv streets, and is one of its main culture, entertainment and shopping centers. Located just few blocks to the east from the Tel Aviv beach, it hosts a wide variety of fashion designers stores, coffee shops, the Beit Lessin Theater (101 Dizengoff St.) and the local attractions Kikar Dizengoff (Dizengoff Square) and the Dizengoff Center shopping mall.

Dizengoff Center

Dizengoff Center, a.k.a “The Center”, located on the corner of Dizengoff St. and King George St., is a large shopping mall (with over 300 stores) offering almost everything – from designer shops to global chains (Zara, Pull & Bear, Aldo and many others), from fast food to consumer electronics, from entertainment (two multi-screen cinemas are located inside the Dizengoff Center complex: Lev cinemas & Dizengoff.) to health centers (2 gyms, one with a rooftop swimming pool!), the new official home of Lego worldwide and the perfect place to enjoy a Lego experience like no other in Israel. Thousands of sets and unique models of: Ninjago, Super Mario, Duplo, Minions, Minecraft and more. A Lego experience like no other in Israel.
Dizengoff Square is located in the middle of this long street and proudly displays its most famous artifact – a huge sculpture created by Yakov Agam which is actually a fountain with a moving display of fire and water and sometimes even music. Dizengoff Square is a meeting place for young (sometimes punk) crowd, and twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, it hosts the Creative Artists Fair which features local artists’ works in wood, glass, ceramics, metal, as well as jewelry, painting, sculpture, New Age items and crafts of all kinds.

Shopping

As for shopping, Dizengoff St. has the best designer shops in Tel-Aviv. These shops are located steps from each other along the street, and offer wedding dresses, suites, shoes and more in a variety of styles and prices. To get the taste of it check out: Tovalé (220 Dizengoff St.), Gertrude (225 Dizengoff St.), Couple Of (203 Dizengoff St.), Catomenta (173 Dizengoff St.), Dorin Frankfurt (164 Dizengoff St), Ronen Chen (155 Dizengoff St.), Naama Bezalel (212 Dizengoff St.), Yosef (213 Dizengoff) and many others. All these shops offer very unique and creative articles, influenced largely by NY and London styles, yet with an Israeli touch. The prices are rather high, but when you’re converting to dollars or Euros it sounds significantly less.

Hotels

Dizengoff naturally offers some nice lodging options: Hotel Cinema, at 1 Zamenhoff Street (on the corner of Kikar Dizengoff / Dizengoff Square), part of the Atlas hotel chain, is a stylish, non-pretentious conversion of one of the first Tel Aviv Cinemas, built in classic Bauhaus style in 1930. Hotel Cinema’s décor includes touches of cinema nostalgia and well-appointed rooms. The rates start at $150 for double room per night, breakfast included.

Center Hotel at 1 Zamenhoff Street (right across the Dizengoff Square from Hotel Cinema) is a new boutique hotel on Dizengoff Square. Also a part of Atlas Hotels, it is located in a historic Bauhaus building that was renovated in 2006 to preserve the special characteristics of “The White City” architectural style.

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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.

Neve Tzedek Tel Aviv

This beautiful neighborhood, situated south of the Yemenite Quarter in Tel Aviv, is the first to be built in the new city of Tel Aviv back in 1887. Today it serves as the city's most stylish zone, a home for Israeli artists and yuppies. The gorgeous architecture of the old houses, packed within quiet narrow lanes, and the relaxed manner of the neighborhood's residents, make it highly recommended spending a delightful afternoon around the area. On your visit, make sure you don't miss the Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance and Theater, located in the heart of Neve Tzedek and one of the most beautiful cultural centers in the city. Surrounded by lovely gardens and splendid piazza, this complex is a home to two of the best Israeli dance companies, and a host for the most unique performances in town. Very close to Neve Tsedek is the now renovated Tacahana Complex, an old train station where visitors enjoy a a pedestrians only attraction with shops, cafe’s, restaurants, organic market art galleries and a family fun activities. Exploring the Historic Streets of Neve Tzedek Tel Aviv Neve Tzedek Tel Aviv is an iconic neighborhood located in the southern part of Tel Aviv. It was founded in 1887 as one of the very first Jewish neighborhoods outside of Jaffa and soon became a hub for some of Israel's most prominent artists, writers, intellectuals, and activists. Today, it is widely considered to be a cultural center for Tel Aviv and is home to some incredible attractions like Shabazi Street, known for its quaint cafés and boutiques; Neve Tsedek Square, a popular spot for outdoor concerts; Shalom Tower & Clock Tower, two iconic landmarks; as well as numerous galleries, museums, restaurants and more. In addition to its cultural attractions, Neve Tzedek also offers visitors a unique glimpse into the past with its preserved 19th century architecture. As you stroll through its cobblestone streets, you'll find yourself surrounded by red-roofed buildings that evoke memories of days gone by. The quaint atmosphere makes it easy to forget that you’re in one of Israel's most vibrant cities! For those looking to explore beyond Tel Aviv's city limits but still remain close by, Neve Tzedek is conveniently located near major attractions such as Jaffa Port (2 km away), Hayarkon Park (3 km away), and Dizengoff Center (4 km away). Whether you're looking for an afternoon stroll or an evening out on the town - Neve Tzedek has something for everyone! So if you ever find yourself in Tel Aviv looking for something special - don't forget to check out Neve Tzedek! This historic neighborhood offers visitors a unique combination of culture and history coupled with modern attractions like cafes, boutiques and galleries. So grab your camera and get ready to explore - you won't regret it! With that being said - welcome to Neve Tzedek! We hope your experience here will be unforgettable!

Shenkin Street - one of the most popular Tel Aviv streets

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. Virtual tour of Shenkin Street >>

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