Unknown Tel Aviv

Unknown Tel Aviv. Sarona Quarter, Neve Zedek District and Diaspora Museum

Tel Aviv is the heart of Israel; a city that never sleeps; a city with a history that almost no one knows.

It is not necessary to travel far to discover the most interesting pages of Israeli history. If you are staying in the city of Non-Stop, you just have to go to the streets of the city, and you are provided with a whole day of unforgettable impressions.

Young, developing, absorbing his energy and millions of night lights, bold, fast-paced, creative bohemian - it's all he, a city built on the Mediterranean coast.

I invite you to take a tour of the unknown Tel Aviv.

Diaspora Museum at the campus of Tel Aviv University.

The exhibition tells the story of the Jewish people from the moment of their expulsion from the Land of Israel 2,600 years ago to the present time.

Forever persecuted people, despised, living in isolation, but managed for many years of persecution to preserve the foundations of faith, traditions and customs of their ancestors.

Lots of questions. Why and by whom are Jews persecuted? Why them? When did this all start? How did God’s chosen people become condemned and accused by all?

To these and other questions we will try to find answers.

Ilana Gur Museum.

And you know that the first Jewish kravanserai in Jaffa, which dates back 250 years, now houses the house-museum of the world-famous artist Ilana Gur. That's where we're going. Contemporary Israeli art is an integral part of Tel Aviv life. The works of Ilana Gur are so unusual and bright that they make you think about a lot. The combination of simple and complex, rustic and urban, ancient and modern is the style of Ilana, which brought her world fame and fame.

Ancient Jaffa.

The largest port, which in ancient times connected the holy land with other countries and continents, mentioned in the books of the Old Testament. A city with a deep history, keeping the evidence of time. The ancient walls, the Clock Tower, the sea mosque, the old new Saraya, the streets of the zodiac signs, the bridge of desires, the ancient port, the excavations of the arch of Ramesses II, mentions of Napoleon’s journey to the holy land, the house of Simeon Kozhevnik – all in one place that will remember how we will step on his pavements.

The Orthodox Church of Saint Peter and Righteous Tabitha.

Church belonging to the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Israel. Since the beginning of its foundation, this place has been very important for Orthodox pilgrims arriving in the Holy Land. And now, having visited the Church of Peter and Tabitha, you will feel the spiritual renewal and significance of this place.

Saron's German Quarter.

A cozy picturesque place, an oasis in the center of city bustle - this is how you can call the modern complex of Sarona, which is located in the area of the former German colony. Founded in the late 19th century, it became the first settlement with large-scale landscaping - cypresses, palm trees, pine trees - it is hard to believe that a little more than 100 years ago all this was not on sandy land. Once you’ve been to Saron, you’ll forever keep in your heart the place for this extraordinary place in the center of the stone jungle of Tel Aviv.

Neve Zedek District.

Another favorite place for all Israelis. Numerous craft shops, shops, cafes and restaurants are an unforgettable atmosphere of primitive Tel Aviv. The first area founded by enthusiastic settlers outside the walls of Jaffa.

And as a continuation of the story, we will see the Old Railway Station of Tel Aviv. The station was built by the Turks, now, unfortunately, it is impossible to ride on the old train. But what you will undoubtedly experience is the spirit and atmosphere of the late 19th century, which has survived and delights its visitors to this day.

Shalom Tower is Israel’s first skyscraper. A truly amazing history of construction. It is hard to imagine what it meant in 1965 to build a 34-story building equipped with the latest technology: escalators, high-speed elevators, a complete air conditioning system, underground parking. And all this was built in a country that was only 17 years old at the time of the construction of the tower. Until 1999, Shalom Tower remained the tallest building in the Middle East. And now the building is a witness of history and keeps a beautiful exhibition with mosaics and photographs telling the history of the “white city”.

Rothschild Boulevard, architectural style of the Bauhaus.

The heart of Tel Aviv, a picturesque boulevard, walking along which you can trace the history of Tel Aviv by architectural styles.

Central synagogue

The history of the synagogue is not as old as in Jerusalem, but it is no less interesting. Architecture and interior decoration will take us to the beginning of the 20th century and tell your story, skillfully weaving into your story the history and stories of old Tel Aviv.