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| Tourist info | 972 3-5166188 www.visit-tlv.com | |
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Tel Aviv-Jaffa (Hebrew: תֵּל־אָבִיב-יָפוֹ, Arabic:تَلْ أَبِيبْ يَافَا; to German "spring hill") is after Jerusalem the second largest city Israel. It is located on the Mediterranean Sea in the center of the largest Israeli metropolitan area Gush Dan and is the economic center of the country. It is the city of parties and social life, which also attaches little importance to strict Jerusalem-style religiosity, and is therefore particularly popular with young people. When it gets dark in the “city that never sleeps”, life in the clubs and bars as well as along the beach really starts all over again.
The official name Tel Aviv-Yaffo points to the formerly independent districts of Tel Aviv and the one south of it Jaffa (Yaffo) out; the latter is the real origin of the city. While predominantly Jewish Israelis live in Tel Aviv, Jaffa is very Arab.
Districts
- City center
- Jaffa. The historical core of today's city.
- Neve Tzedek
- Kerem HaTeymanim
- HaJarkon
- Hatikva
- Florentine
- Ramat Aviv
background
Tel Aviv, Israel's second largest city, was only founded around 100 years ago. The town Jaffa on the other hand it already existed in antiquity, it was ruled by Phoenicians, Hasmoneans, Greeks, Romans, by Crusaders and Saracens. In 1854 the suburb became Neve Tzedek Founded by twenty Jewish families, from 1880 onwards the first Aliyah the influx of Jews from Morocco and Eastern Europe. At the end of the 19th century, the city had around 8,000 Arab and 2,000 Jewish inhabitants, and it became the most important port in the Middle East between Port Said and Beirut. With the second wave of immigration, a new town was founded, which from 1909 Tel Aviv called.
Between 1930 and 1950, around 4,000 Bauhaus-style buildings were built in Tel Aviv. The reason was the closure of the Bauhaus in Dessau and the emigration of numerous Jewish architects to the new metropolis. The buildings from that time still existing today have the reputation of Tel Aviv as white city justified, most of them are now a listed building and have been part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage. In 1948 Israel declared itself independent. As a result, over 50,000 residents of Arab origin left the city, Tel Aviv and Jaffa were united into one city.
Tourist info
The city's tourist office operates an information bus that drives to various tourist spots (in summer at Frishman Beach) and has the following branches:
- 1 Tel Aviv Boardwalk Information, 46 Herbert Samuel St (Geula / Jerusalem Beach promenade). Open: Sun.-Thu. 9.30am-6.30pm, Fri until 2pm.
- 2 Jaffa Information Center, 2 Marzuk / Azar St. (not far from Yossi Carmel Square or Clock Tower Jaffa). Open: Sun.-Thu. 9.30am-6.30pm, Fri. and Sat. 9.30am-4.00pm.
- 3 Independence Trail Information Office, 11 Rothschild Blvd.. Open: Sun.-Thu. 9.00-21.00, Fri 10.00-17.00.
getting there
In the Country Article Israel are those Entry and customs regulations explained in detail.
By plane
Traveling by plane is the easiest, most convenient and cheapest way. The international 1 Ben Gurion Airport
(IATA: TLV) is about 20 kilometers east of Tel Aviv. The airport and the travel options are one own article described.
The 2 Sde-Dov city airport(IATA: SDV) was closed in 2019.
By train
National rail transport in Israel is of high quality in the regions that are served. The trains are modern and meet European standards. The website of the Israeli railway Israrail also has an English connection information. Because of the size of the country, that reminds you Route network more like an S-Bahn network.
Train travel is a fast and, above all, safe and only marginally more expensive alternative to the otherwise popular bus routes. The train connects all of Israel's major cities and leads partly through enchanting landscapes and deserted deserts. Tel Aviv itself has four train stations (Tel Aviv 3 Tel Aviv University University, 4 Tel Aviv - Savidor Merkaz Savidor Merkaz, 5 Tel Aviv - HaShalom HaShalom, 6 Tel Aviv - HaHagana HaHagana), but their size cannot be compared with German metropolitan train stations. Nevertheless, they offer toilets, banks and shops. You can get to Jerusalem at least every hour, for example, since 2018 there has been a high-speed train in addition to the normal route, with a change at the airport with which you can reach the capital in 51 minutes.
The Tel Aviv Light Rail with a street / subway operation is under construction resp. in planning, apparently some lines should also be considered Bus Rapid Transit / Metrobus-System can be operated with express buses that run on their own routes.
There are no international train connections. The trains, like the buses, do not run on Shabbat.
By bus
Two major bus companies operate in Tel Aviv, Dan and Egged. The Tel Aviv city traffic is almost exclusively done by Dan, Egged buses drive overland routes. The urban bus routes have a good rhythm and a tight network.
There is a zone system, the trips are paid for with the Rav Kav- Credit card, the functionality of which is in Country article is explained. The single ticket costs ₪ 5.90-9.30 (as of July 2019). The weekly tickets should not be uninteresting for tourists, depending on the zone, they cost between 64 (Tel Aviv city) and ₪ 162.50 (total area). Weekly tickets include the use of trains within their area of validity.
They take getting used to because they are unfamiliar Shared taxis (Sherut), which operate on the bus routes, stop to get on in response to a show of hands when there are vacancies and then stop to get off when called. A trip within the city costs 7 ₪ (2019). Sheruts are the only means of transport that operate on Shabbat (Friday after sunset to Saturday after sunset). Lines 4: Central Bus Station ↔ Allenby St. ↔ Ben Yehuda St. ↔ Hafen, and 5: Central Bus Station ↔ Rothschild Blvd. ↔ Dizengoff Center ↔ Dizengoff St. ↔ Weitzman St. (further to the train station only with bus 5).
Bus stations with a good inexpensive intercity bus network are another quirk. Most of these buses run from 7 New Central Bus StationNew central bus station (New Central Bus Station, Levinski St. 106), which is no longer that new, but a concrete block from the late 70s. Arrivals / departures are on levels 6 to 7. Entrances to the confusing shopping center with cheap shops or a lot of vacancies on level 4. Exit signs are miserable, few roller stairs go, but quite a few toilets. An eyesore.
Other bus stations include the 8 2000 Terminal / Arlozorov TerminalTel Aviv 2000 Terminal / Arlozorov bus station near the 9 Tel Aviv - Savidor Merkaz Savidor Merkaz train station. The information from both bus companies can be found in the upper part of the central bus station. Tickets can either be bought there or on the bus. A cheaper option are double tickets, with which you can either travel in pairs or use a return trip, the savings are around 10%.
Next to the old central bus station is also the general one 10 Old bus station Sherut parking lot for collective taxis that drive overland. They leave when they're full. If necessary, there may be longer waiting times at less frequented times.
Both bus lines offer hotlines where you actually speak to people instead of computers, who pick out any connection you want - in Hebrew, Arabic, Russian and, above all, English. Dan can be reached at (972) 3-6394444, Egged at (972) 3-6948888.
In the street
Taxis are also inexpensive. But taxi drivers tend to turn off the taximeter, clearly demand that it be used when boarding and otherwise get out (unless you know the area, then negotiating is usually worthwhile). But, if set, it counts, with a basic fee of 12 ₪, quite inexpensive about 4 ₪ per kilometer. However, there are surcharges for large luggage, a 3rd or 4th passenger (5 ₪ each), the night and Shabbat. Tips are uncommon.
The airport offers one on its website Taxi fee calculator.
Regarding rental cars, see the Notes in the country article.
By boat
Ferries and crusaders dock in Haifa or Ashdod, they are described in the Country article.
be created. However, there is no immigration control here, this is six nautical miles north of Tel Aviv 12 Herzliya Marina, which is also well connected by land transport.
mobility
You can easily get around Tel Aviv by bus, sherut and on foot. If you are staying for a longer period, it is worth buying a bike. Many bike shops also offer rental bikes for around € 7-10 per day. Although bicycles are stolen very often, it is a good way to get around in the flat city. There are a good 120 km of cycle paths. However, the Israeli road traffic takes getting used to. Drivers are not known for their good driving style, the number of traffic accidents (often fatal) is quite high.
The concept of the "Fast lane" on city highways. In addition to the normal motorway, further lanes are created, which are preferably available to buses and cars with 3-4 passengers. The routes are subject to tolls and vary depending on the traffic between 7 and 85 ₪ (rush hour 6.00-10.00 at 30 ₪). Unregistered vehicle owners may receive notices of fines. The private operators provide shuttle buses between the parking lots at the end points. The 13 km long section of the has been in operation since 2011 13 Shappirim motorway entrance to the city. Other routes are under construction at Shefayim and Rishon Lezion and should be released in 2021.
Tourist Attractions
In the case of discounts on admissions for the disabled and “senior citizens”, it should be noted that the emphasis on citizen so foreigners always pay in full.
The white city
In the area between the river Yarkon in the north, the Allenby-Road in the south, Begin Road and Gvirol Street A large part of the buildings can still be found in the Bauhaus style, e.g. that 1 Bauhaus Center, but also a number of buildings around the central one 2 Dizengoff Square.
Museums
- 3 Eretz Israel Museum, 2 Haim Levanon St., Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv 69975 (Dan buses: 7, 13, 24, 25, 45, 127; Egged buses: 126, 171, 270, 271). Tel.: 972-3-6415244, Email: [email protected].
Collections of works of art (pottery, glassware, textiles, coins), postal museum, planetarium, archaeological finds, mosaics, excavations of Tel Qasile.Open: Sun.-Thu. 10.00-16.00.Price: 52 with planetarium 84 ₪, under 18 free.
- 4 Beit Hatfutsot - The Museum of the Jewish People (Museum of the Jewish Diaspora), Klausner Street, University of Tel Aviv Campus, Ramat Aviv. Tel.: 972 3 6415244. Rebuilt 2018/9.Open: Sun-Tue 10.00-16.00h; Wed., Thu.10.00-19.00, Fri 10.00-13.00.Price: 49 ₪.
- 5 Tel Aviv Museum of Art (Golda Meir Cultural and Art Center), Shaul Hamelech Blvd. / King Shaul Blvd. 27 (Bus: 9, 18, 28, 70, 90, 111). Tel.: 972-3-607702, Fax: 972-3-6958099, Email: [email protected].Open: Mon., Wed., Sat. 10 am-6pm; Tue, Thu 10.00-21.00; Friday 10.00-14.00.Price: 50 ₪, children up to 18 years free.
- Branch office: Helena Rubinstein Pavilion for Contemporary Art, 6 Tarsat Blvd. (Bus 5, 26). Price: free.
- 6 Ruby House, Bialik Str. 14 (Bus: 4, 16, 18, 24, 25, corner of Allenby Rd./Bialik St.). Tel.: 972-3-5255961. Pictures and drawings by the painter Reuven Rubin.Open: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10 am-3pm, Tuesday 10 am-8pm, Saturday 11 am-2pm.Price: 20 ₪.
- 7 Bialik House, 22 Bialik Street, Tel Aviv. Tel.: 972-3-5254530.Home of Israel's national poet Chaim Nachman Bialik.Open: Mon.-Thurs. 11.00-17.00, Fri, Sat. 10.00-14.00.Price: 20.00 / 10.00 ₪.
- 8 Israeli Museum, Yitzhak Rabin Center, Haim Levanon St. 14, Tel-Aviv. Tel.: 972-3-7453358. Library and exhibition on the history of the creation of the State of Israel and the 6-day war.Open: Sun., Mon., Wed. 9 am-5pm, Tues., Thurs. 9 am-7pm, Fri. 9 am-2pm.Price: 50 ₪, guided tour p.p. 60 ₪ extra.
- 9 Ben Gurion House (בית בן-גוריון בתל אביב), Ben Gurion Boulevard. Tel.: 972 3 5221010.Open: Sun, Tue, Wed., Thu 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- 10 Independence Hall of Israel, a relatively nondescript building where Ben Gurion read the Declaration of Independence on May 14, 1948.
- the Israel Defense Forces Museum in the area of the former Jaffa train station was closed on 1.1.19, the collection should be accessible again from 2021 in Latrun.
- 11 Palmach Museum (מוזיאון הפלמ"ח), 10, Haim Levanon St., רחוב חיים לבנון 10, תל אביב. Tel.: 972 (0)3 643 63 93, Fax: 972 (0)3 643 69 64, Email: [email protected].History of the Palmach.Open: Sun-Fri. 09.00- different Closing times, closed on Saturdays.Price: 30.00 / 20.00 ₪.
- 12 Independence Hall of Israel
- 13 Haganah Museum, Rothschild Blvd. 23, Tel-Aviv (not far from Independence Hall). Tel.: 972-3-5608624. History of this terrorist group active from 1929-48.Open: Sun.-Thu. 08.00-16.00.
- 14 Etzel in 1948, Charles Karrol Park / Nahum Goldman St., Tel-Aviv. Tel.: 972-3-5172044. Heroized the story of Etzel (better known as Irgun Zwai Leumi), one of the three military organizations that use terrorist methods to fight British mandate rule.Open: Sun-Thu 8.30am-4pm.Price: 10.00 ₪.
- 15 IDC Herzliya, Herzliya. Tel.: (0)9 9527362, Email: [email protected]. Communication Museum.Open: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Price: 15/10 ₪.
Guided tours
- Mondays 11 a.m., Tel Aviv University, Meeting point campus entrance Levanon Str.,
- Wednesdays 9:30 a.m., Old Yafo, Meet at the bell tower on Yefet Str.
- Tuesdays 8 p.m. Tel Aviv by night Meet at the corner of Rothschild Blvd / Herzl Str.
- Saturdays 8 a.m., The white city, Meet at Rothschild Blvd 46
Jaffa
- The Old Jaffa, beautiful old city with small alleys and many sights, free city tour on Saturdays by employees of the Ministry of Tourism, meeting point 11.00 am at the Old Clock Tower in Jaffa.
- The Mahmudiye Mosque, Built in 1810, lies next to the bell tower.
- The Gan Ha Pisca park
- Franciscan monastery St. Peter
activities
- extensive 1 Bathing beaches stretch along the entire Mediterranean coast of Tel Aviv: they are equipped with beach bars that serve the neighboring loungers in addition to their own seats. Loungers and umbrellas can be rented cheaply. Small "fitness centers" have been installed on the beach and in the parks.
- the park 16 Charles Clore Garden adjoins the beaches to the south.
- the 17 Meir Garden is a green oasis in the middle of the city
- the 18 HaBanim Garden near the mouth of the Yarkon
- the great 19 Park Hayarkon is located in the north of the city around the Yarkon River, with a lot of green meadow, but also a palm, cactus and tropical garden
shop
Tel Aviv has several shopping centers. The best known is probably the Dizengoff Center; the large multi-storey mall consists of two parts of the building that are connected by two crossings across the street; the shopping center with many shops and restaurants is located in the city center on southern Dizengoffstrasse. Other shopping centers are the Azrelli Center (one of the largest shopping centers in the Middle East) and the Ramat-Aviv-Mall. Important markets in Tel Aviv are the Carmel market (food), the flea market in Jaffa and the artists' market in Nahalat Binjamina (twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays).
- 1 Shenkin Street, the Shopping street in the city center, with lots of (very expensive) clothing stores, very busy on Fridays until sunset
- The 2 Shuk HaCarmel, the most famous and largest market in Tel Aviv, at the intersection of Allenby Street / King Gorge Street / Shenkin Street, in the front part mainly clothes, in the back all food, spices
- at the 3 Bezalel market cheap clothes are offered
- 4 Handicraft market in the first part (pedestrian zone) of the Nachalat Binyamin Street, Tuesdays and Fridays until sunset
- 5 Dizengoff Center, largest shopping mall, Dizengoff Street. Security is a top priority, and the security service carries out a bag check before entering.
- Flea market and antiques in 6 Shuk Hapishpeshim especially on Friday in the area between Jerusalem Ave. and Yefet Str.
- Flea market on Dizengoff Square, Tuesdays and Fridays (then also with a second-hand clothing department).
kitchen
- Bistro & Bar "Benjamin Siegel", Opera Tower, Tel Aviv Promenade. Tel.: 972 (0)3 5166224. Very pleasant, upscale restaurant with acceptable prices.
- Manta Ray restaurant, Tel Aviv seafront.
- "Mike's Place", Tel Aviv Promenade near Metropolitan Hotel. Cocktail bar & food.
- "Moses", Rothschild Boulevard. The best hamburgers in town, not kosher but tasty, moderate prices.
- "Gootcha", 171 Dizengoff Street. Good fish restaurant with moderate prices.
- Aladdin, 5 Mifratz ShloMo., Jaffa. Tel.: 972 (0)3 6826766. Bar-café in Jaffa with a fantastic view over Tel Aviv at sunset.
- Fishermen's. Tel.: 972 (0)3 6824115. Fish restaurant in the port of Jaffa, Russian bands play to dance.
- giraffe, 49 Ibn Gvirol Street. Tel.: 972 (0)3 6916294. Restaurant in the center with Asian fusion cuisine.
- Caravan, 1 Hadolfin Street, Jaffa. Street restaurant in the Arab part of Jaffa, best humus in town.
- Barbunia, Ben Yehuda 163. Tel.: 972 3 5276965. Simple but excellent seafood restaurant near the Hilton hotel.Price: fish for under € 20.
nightlife
Tel Aviv is the city of bars, clubs and pubs. In principle, you can go out anywhere and anytime. Tel Aviv is also known as City that never sleeps as there is no curfew. Discos in the north harbor:
- TLV. Tel.: 972 (0)3 5444194.
- Whiskey á gogo. Tel.: 972 (0)3 5440633.
accommodation
Hostels
Many of the private hostels discriminate against the age of their guests.
- The official youth hostel is at 36 Bnei Dan St.
- Abraham Hostel is a large company in a former office building (post office to the rear) in the poor district near Allenby St. Professionally, but rather unfriendly, mass processing. WLAN only with forced newsletter subscription. With breakfast and towels. Noisy environment, but nice roof terrace. Direct airport bus 455 nearby.
Hotels
- Hotel Sea Executive, 76 Herbert Samuel Street. Tel.: 972 (0)3 7953434. Nice sea view.Price: double room from 115 €.
- Embassy hotel, Hayarlon 74, Tel Aviv. Tel.: 972 (0)3 6799999, Fax: 972 (0)3 6799990. The hotel is a boutique hotel opened in 2012 in the center of Tell Aviv, a two-minute walk from the beach and opposite the US Embassy on the corner of Hayarkon and Shalom Aleichem. The hotel has 72 rooms and suites.Check-in: 15:00.Check-out: 12:00.Price: 120.Types of payment accepted: All credit cards.
security
Small drug trafficking and street prostitution are flourishing in the area around the old bus station. If you don't want to get into unpleasant situations as a man, you should visit the area as well as the 2 Tel Baruch Beach Avoid in the north of the city at night At the end of 2018, an anti-prostitution law was passed, which will penalize clients with fines starting in 2020 from ₪ 2000.
Homosexuals
People are very tolerant in Tel Aviv, there is a very lively scene here.
health
The Israeli health system is very well organized. Due to the large number of immigrants, there are enough doctors who, among other things, also speak German. At the German embassy can provide a list of German-speaking doctors be queried.
Practical advice
Most of Tel Aviv's residents speak Hebrew as their first language. The second official language in Israel, Arabic, is spoken by many in the south of the city, particularly in Jaffa. The vast majority of Israelis speak English. In addition, many new immigrants speak their old mother tongue, for example Russian, French etc.
Official labels are Hebrew and Arabic, and usually English as well. All street signs are labeled in three languages. Shops are also labeled in Russian, especially in the areas where many Russian immigrants live.
Consulates
Almost all countries that have diplomatic relations are present in Tel Aviv, not Jerusalem, which is controversial under international law. Due to the political situation, Israel is not a suitable place to apply for visas for travel to neighboring countries. Central Europeans can travel on to Jordan and Egypt without any problems, they receive them visa on arrival.
Passport losses must be im 4 Police headquarters in Dizengoff Str. 221. The receipt is required for replacement documents for departure.
- 5 FRG. Tel.: 972 3-693-1313. (The honorary consuls in Haifa and Eilat may also issue a “travel document as a passport substitute”).Open: Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri.8.20-11.00 a.m.Price: Consular section only by appointment Mon.-Fri.
- 6 Austria, Sason Hogi Tower, 12 Abba Hillel Silver Street (4th floor), Ramat Gan 5250606 (Bus 58: Aba Hilel Road / HaYetsira). Tel.: 972 3 612 0924. Emergency number ☎ 972- (0) 54 792 18 92.Open: Passport applications only with online appointment.
trips
- The two coastal towns are to the north Herzlija and Netanya; The latter place in particular is a well-known seaside resort.
- From Tel Aviv it is Jerusalem Reachable as part of a day trip.
literature
Star, Sleepless on the Mediterranean dated 15.95.2008 (No. 21/2008, page 141)
