Touring Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv is completely different from most of the other cities that tourists visit in Israel. While it does feature the city of Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv is very new, vibrant and cosmopolitan relative to many others in Israel. Though a big city, it doesn鈥檛 take more than a day to explore the sites.
Although it is a bit north of the central attractions,聽The Cinema Hotel, is located on Dizengoff Square about equidistant between Rothschild Street and the Tel Aviv Art Museum, the two must-sees of the city. The hotel used to be an old movie theater and is decorated in a cinema theme with old cameras and film clips. It has great views of the city and even offers free popcorn as an afternoon snack. Book on Hotels.com
Tel Aviv is easy to get around by oneself (though easier with the knowledge of Hebrew). Regardless, I always like getting the perspective from the local guide. Page and I joined TLV Walking Tours led by Yaniv.
Yaniv is Jewish and mentioned in a previous post about聽Bethlehem and the Palestinian plight, that I would discuss the Jewish point of view as well. So below are a few things I learned. From the Jewish perspective the Jews were in Israel first. Albeit that was 3,000 years ago, and Jerusalem was left in ruins for some 500 years, but 鈥渢hey were here first鈥�. In addition, the Israeli鈥檚 won the Six Day War in 1967. As a result, they rightfully have the land. Jews also say they provide everything to the Palestinians like water, sewer, electric, and internet, though without adding my own opinion, I understand the Palestinians suffer from shortages, and it is not equal. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Although it is a bit north of the central attractions,聽The Cinema Hotel, is located on Dizengoff Square about equidistant between Rothschild Street and the Tel Aviv Art Museum, the two must-sees of the city. The hotel used to be an old movie theater and is decorated in a cinema theme with old cameras and film clips. It has great views of the city and even offers free popcorn as an afternoon snack. Book on Hotels.com
Tel Aviv is easy to get around by oneself (though easier with the knowledge of Hebrew). Regardless, I always like getting the perspective from the local guide. Page and I joined TLV Walking Tours led by Yaniv.
Yaniv is Jewish and mentioned in a previous post about聽Bethlehem and the Palestinian plight, that I would discuss the Jewish point of view as well. So below are a few things I learned. From the Jewish perspective the Jews were in Israel first. Albeit that was 3,000 years ago, and Jerusalem was left in ruins for some 500 years, but 鈥渢hey were here first鈥�. In addition, the Israeli鈥檚 won the Six Day War in 1967. As a result, they rightfully have the land. Jews also say they provide everything to the Palestinians like water, sewer, electric, and internet, though without adding my own opinion, I understand the Palestinians suffer from shortages, and it is not equal. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Touring Tel Aviv
Guide Location: Israel » Tel Aviv
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Bankhead
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Israel » Tel Aviv
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Bankhead
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Cinema Hotel
- Rothschild Street
- Tel Aviv Art Museum
- white coffee kiosk
- Independence Hall
- Neve Tzedek Street
- Sheikin Street
- Bailik Street
- His house
- Carmel Market
- Beachfront and promenade
- Old Jaffa
- Rabin Memorial
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