'''Central Tel Aviv''' is in Tel Aviv.
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Rabin Square. The biggest public square in Israel is located by the footsteps of the city hall. This square hosts many public demonstrations and events with thousands of participators. The peace support demonstration in 1995 was held here and that's where PM Itzhak Rabin was assassinated. A memorial in his memory is located the the north-east corner of the square.
Dizengoff Square. where there is a huge fountain with mixing fire and water. It is sometimes used for independence day alongside celebrations.
Gan Meir. A small garden between King George and Chernihovsky streets. A green little corner in the midst of the metropolitan. On some evenings you might see mature people playing kids games - it's Tel Aviv.
Tel-Aviv Museum of Art. 7 Shaul Hamelech Blvd.. us:9, 18. ttp://www.tamuseum.com/museum/. pen M/W/Sa 10AM-4PM, Tu/Th 10AM-10PM, F 10AM-2PM. The main municipal art museum for Tel Aviv focuses on modern and contemporary art. Check for the changing exhibitions and you might find real gems. The children's wing is great fun and not just for kids. The museum also hosts chamber music and Jazz performances on occasions.
In the museum's courtyard you will find the municipal library, with books in Hebrew, English and other languages, and Hebrew newspapers and magazines collection. You can read there, but you_fll need a subscription to borrow. Follow the trail north of the library to get to '''Golda Meir Center of Performing Arts''' (or simply: Golda Center). This complex, newly-built, is the home of the '''Israeli Opera''' [http://www.israel-opera.co.il/] and the ''Cameri Municipal Theater''. Ballet performances and classical music concerts are also held here from time to time.
'''Bauhaus Center Tel Aviv''', 99 Dizengoff Street, ''+972''-3-522-0249, [mailto:info@bauhaus-center.com], [http://www.bauhaus-center.com/]- despite its compact size, the Bauhaus Centre manages to survey almost the entire gamut of the Bauhaus design genre. Detailed exhibitions, books, maps and posters, multimedia and a great little shop.... The Center also conducts tours of the Tel Aviv Bauhaus White City (Fr, 10am, duration 2 hours - book ahead) and other destinations.
'''Haganah Museum''', 23 Rothschild Boulevard, ''+972''-3-560-8624. Su-Th 9am-3pm, Fri 9am-12noon. Recounting the fascinating story of the embryonic Israel Defence Force, from British Mandate days to Israeli independence in 1948 and beyond, lots of interesting artifacts, weapons and memorabilia. Admission NIS 10.
'''Raw Art Gallery''', 12 Hasharon Street, ''+972''-3-537-3249, [http://www.rawartint.com]. Open daily, 07pm-2am. The place to see contemporary emerging Israeli artists, with monthly exhibits.
Do
The Yarqon Park. The largest public park in Tel Aviv. The Yarqon River runs through the park, and spills into the Mediterranean Sea. The park is an excellent place for physical activities of all kinds - walking, jogging, cycling, kissing, etc. You can also come and join a game of Football/Basketball at almost any time. The park is clean (but the rive is not. Do not swim!) and except for a few small parts is very well lit at night.
Tel Aviv Rollers. AR. a'Bima Parking Lot. u. 22:00. The hottest inline skating group in the country! Every week 50 to 250 inline skaters of all ages gather around in the parking lot in front of Ha'Bima theater in Tel-Aviv at 22:00. The departure is at 22:30 for a nightskating on Tel-Aviv's roads.
A craft fair is held in the Nachalat Binyamin pedestrian zone every Tuesday and Friday (every day during the summer and other holidays). In addition to the truly original crafts (which can make good gifts), that are presented by their creators, you can enjoy good atmosphere and street shows.
To see Tel Aviv from up above, head up to Azrieli Center in Central Tel Aviv (a main centerpoint in the city), and for a mere $5.5 US you get a great view. This relatively new complex (inaugurated 1999), with its three geometrical skyscrapers (one of them being the second tallest in the country), is quickly becoming the graphical icon of the city. It contains a full-size American-style shopping mall with several movie theaters that shows latest Hollywood hits. But we've come here in order to climb up to the 49th floor of the circular tower, from which, they say, you can see on a good day as far as to Haifa (but don't count on it). There_fs also a posh restaurant up there, 2C Tel Aviv, which naturally charges extra for the location, it is circular kind of like the Space Needle in Seattle, WA, but it doesn't spin, (Kosher; Tel. 03-6081990; about 200NIS per person). See itineraries to places of interest in Central Tel aviv sorted by areas [http://www.telaviv4fun.com/togo]
Gallery 97 Tel Aviv. 7 Ben Yehuda Street. minutes from the Waterfron and HaYarkon St. ttp://gallery97.co.il. u-Thu: 11:00-19:00. Fr: 12:00- 15:00. Located in the heart of Tel Aviv, Gallery97 specializes in superior quality Israeli and Jewish art. A modern art gallery, concentrating on purchasing and selling artworks from Ecole de Paris and Jewish artists of the 20th century.
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Azriely Center. aShalom Mall. aplan/Begin/Hashalom intersection. Situated at the feet of the Azriely Towers and connected to HaShalom Train Station. This is the largest mall in the city and is often over crowded. Visitors can climb to the top of the mall for a nice free view of the city, or get to the observatory at the top of the Circular Tower (see in the "do" section). There are many stores in the mall, along with a large movie theater.
Dizengoff Center. orner of Dizengoff and King George streets. The first mall in Israel. This large mall has, in addition to the usual selection, some specialty shops, such as musical instruments, stamps, hand-held devices, hobby etc. On thursday-friday there is a food market inside the mall with all kinds of restaurants and personal people selling small portions for very low prices.
Gan Ha'ir. just off Rabin square, an up-market oriented mini-mall with a great cafe at the top of it.
Eat
'''Brasserie''' [http://www.telaviv4fun.com/bistro],70 Iben Gvirol, acroos the st. from Itzhak rabin circle, Great Hamburgers and upscale dishes open 24h. Good fries too. and nice atmosphere.
'''Raphael''', 87 Hayarkon st. (Dan Hotel building), 03-5226464.
'''Messa''', 19 Haarbaa st., 03-6856859.
'''Bar Gurion''' [[http://www.telavivcity.com/bargurion] Sandwiches street bar, on Ben Gurion Ave/Dizengoff St
'''Knafe''' - Sderot Hen 52, very close to Rabin Square. A good plae for Middle-Eastern cuisine, have the traditional "Knafe" for dessert.
'''Onami Sushi Bar''' - 18 Haarbaa St. , 03-5621172 (http://www.onami.co.il/)
'''A list of recommended Tel Aviv restaurants''' [http://www.telaviv4fun.com/restaurants]
Abu Adham - One of the best hummus places in Tel Aviv located on Karlibach street.
Drink
The center of Tel Aviv is crawling with mostly pubs and bars (while clubs are located at the north/south).
Cinerama
The Empire Cafe. irim 10. Newly opened vegetarian diner in the business district. Friendly, efficient service and a varied and tasty menu with local and international influences.
Dizengoff - Ben Yehuda st.
Rosa. A small but very crowded little bar
Bergman. A big dance-bar
Friends. A big bar with pick-up design but local bar vibe
The Boardwalk
<listing name="Mike's Place" alt="" directions="" address="86 Herbert Samuel (Next to American Embassy)" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.mikesplacebars.com" hours="" price="">An American style bar located right by the American embassy that features live music every night of the week. Also features outdoor seating in the more pleasant weather, pool table and televised sporting events. Mostly Anglo 20-30 something crowd, very good bar with several kinds of beer on tap.</listing>
<listing name="Chich Beach" alt="" directions="" address="Gordon Beach" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">A nice bar right by the sea that is packed during the summer days with tourists and locals</listing>
<listing name="Clara Mega Bar" alt="" directions="" address="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">very trendy open-air mega bar located on the southern part of the Tel Aviv beach, close to the David Intercontinental hotel. All wooden deck floor with a very long bar, multiple seating areas by the sea view, or all around this huge bar. At summer times usually full of French and Belgian Tourists.</listing>
Allenby St.
Cheers.
Temptation. A dark 2-floor dance-bar with mainly hip-hop music
Chaser.
Blooms Bar. corner of Allenby and King George. A rock bar with live performances daily at 22:00
The Minzar. llenby 54. A bar for drinking while planning the next revolution. A very established Tel Aviv institution.
Rotchild - Lilinblum - Hertzel - Nahlat Binyamin st.
Abraxas. n Lilinblum and Allenby. A very hip bar in Lilinblum street, Abraxas is one of the best places to rub shoulders with Tel Aviv's artsy elite and to nod your head to some quality music.
Atara. orner of Allenby and Rotschild. A big crowded bar with a cool balcony to the Rotschild Blvd.
Betty Ford. achlat Binyamin. A quiet bar for a romantic evening
Jewish Princess. 7 Yehuda Halevi (off Rotschild). A gay-friendly neighborhood bar with a sexy atmosphere (check out the wall ornaments!)
Lima Lima. ilinblum. Mainly a hip-hop dance-bar with an outside area. Attracts a diverse crowd - from suburban party girls to high-browed philosophy students.
Flame. ilinblum. A small dark pick-up bar with a very friendly atmosphere. Tuesday nights: 1 + 1 on drinks
Shesek. ilinblum. A very trendy bar with big influence on the Tel Aviv scene. Not a big bar, it made its name by the standard of music played there. Shesek hosts top-notch DJs playing the best of the leftfield.
Even Gvirol
Landen. ondon Ministore center. One of the trendiest and hardest doors in Tel Aviv.
Vila Sokolov. orner of Dizengoff and Kaplan. A very big but very crowded bar, considered chic.
Dorothy Gale.
Other
Silon. 9 King George. 03) 6200053. un-Thu 18:00-04:00 Fri-Sat 20:00-05:00.
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