Ramat Gan Safari Park

The Ramat Gan Safari Park is located just outside the official borders of the city of Tel Aviv, in the neighboring city of Ramat Gan. Its 250 acres of parkland are right in the center of one of the most densely populated areas of the world, making the phenomenal entrance and transition from modern city to African safari park even more stark and impressive. Together, the African Safari Park and zoo house over 1,600 species of animals including 68 species of mammals, 130 species of fowl and 25 species of reptiles. The zoo contains animals from Africa and beyond, notably home to breeding herds of African and Asian elephants, the gorilla, chimpanzee, and orangutan families, the hippo herd, and the pride of lions. The Park takes place in a large number of international projects cooperating with other zoos across the Middle East and beyond.

Visiting the Ramat Gan Safari Park

Ramat Gan Safari Park - African Park

Visiting the Ramat Gan Safari Park, you can explore in your own car, by joining a tour, or even by segway tour.

Safari Tours run frequently – more information can be found here.

Segway Tours run daily and cost 250NIS per person including entry and segway hire. For more information either click here or fill out this form.

Tickets cost NIS57 per person, or NIS50 for students, soldiers, Tel Aviv/Ramat Gan residents, handicapped, seniors, or people visiting in a group of 20 or more in one vehicle. (As of Feb 2012). More information can be found on the Ramat Gan Safari Park website.

Directions to the Ramat Gan Safari Park

The Ramat Gan Safari Park is located less than five miles from downtown Tel Aviv.

If driving from Tel Aviv, head south out of the city on Road 20 (Ayalon Freeway) continuing onto Road 1 (toward Jerusalem and Ben Gurion Airport). Pass Kibbutz Galuyot Interchange continuing for 2/3 miles before reaching the Ganot Interchange, where you should head north on Road 4. Continue north for a short while, passing straight over the first interchange, and the entrance will be on your left.

If driving from Jerusalem, head towards Tel Aviv on Road 1, leaving at the Ganot Interchange, where you should head north on Road 4. Continue north for a short while, passing straight over the first interchange, and the entrance will be on your left.

The Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Amazing architecture of the Design Museum Holon. Credit: TouristIsrael.com

The Tel Aviv Museum of Art is almost undoubtedly one of the greatest museums of modern art in the world. With a massive newly opened wing, the museum has a great collection of works by both Israeli and leading international artists showcased in an incredible building.

Beit Hatfutsot: The Diaspora Museum

Beit Hatfutsot is The Diaspora Museum, a fascinating museum located within the campus of the Tel Aviv University in Ramat Aviv in north Tel Aviv. The museum chronicles Jewish life across the diaspora over thousands of years using interesting and creative displays. Currently undergoing a massive refurbishment program, the museum is worth a visit if you are interested in Jewish history and somewhere you could easily end up spending a day or even more!

Eretz Israel Museum

Also in Ramat Aviv, a short distance from Beit Hatfutsot, is the Eretz Israel Museum, the Museum of the Land of Israel. This museum is predominantly an archaeology museum with a  number of pavilions set across a beautiful site set above the center of the city of Tel Aviv, focusing on different aspects of history.

Design Museum Holon

The internationally acclaimed Design Museum Holon is housed in a work of art – a masterpiece by leading Israeli architect Ron Arad which is the focal point of Holon, a city just south of Tel Aviv. Housing two or three rotating exhibitions relating to the world of design, the Design Museum is not a huge museum, but is something of a spectacle and somewhere you should certainly consider visiting.

Bauhaus Museum

Bauhaus Tel Aviv Museum by Frits de Wits

The Bauhaus Museum is a boutique gallery/museum on Bialik Street, showcasing the history and development Bauhaus design in the heart of Tel Aviv’s UNESCO recognised White City. It is only open two days a week: Wednesday (11 am – 5 pm) and Friday (10 am – 2 pm) but offers an interesting insight into the amazing Bauhaus architecture of Tel Aviv.

Reuven Rubin Museum

Also on Bialik Street is the Reuven Rubin Museum, the old house of one of Israel’s most influential artists. Telling the life of Rubin, it showcases not only his works, but also those of other artists in themed exhibitions.

Bialik Museum

Almost next door the Rubin Museum is the Bialik Museum, home of the first great modern Hebrew poet, Haim Nachman Bialik. Whilst it is a bit difficult to understand the poems unless you speak Hebrew or Yiddish, some information is in English, and the atmosphere and furnishings give a good insight into life in Tel Aviv during the 1920′s for the cultured European Immigrants.

Museum of the History of Tel Aviv-Yafo

The Museum of the History of Tel Aviv-Yafo is situated in the converted former Town Hall of Tel Aviv, an impressive building also located in Bialik Street, this time in Bialik Square magnificently heading the road! The museum opened just a few years ago and its interesting multimedia displays chronicle the fascinating history of this city from its establishment just 100 years ago, to the modern day.

Azrieli Observatory

The Azrieli Complex (from the circular tower you get the amazing panorama) by ninasaurusrex, on Flickr

The Azrieli Observatory, on the top floor of the Azrieli Circular Tower, Tel Aviv’s tallest building, is the highest observatory in the Middle East. From here fantastic views across Tel Aviv and the coastline almost 50km to the north and south can be seen. There is also lounge bar at the observatory (for which you dont have to pay the entry fee.)

Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art

For contemporary art, check out some of the smaller galleries listed below, or travel just north to Herzliya where you will find the Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art, one of Israel’s premier art museums.

Others

A number of small, contemporary art galleries such as the The Heder Contemporary Art Gallery, Raw Art Gallery,  Dvir Gallery, noga Gallery, and, reckoned to be the best in Israel by the New York Times, Sommer Contemporary Art. The Ilana Goor Museum in Jaffa, is the house of an artist which is open as a gallery – pretty cool!

Carmel Market by YaelBeeri, on Flickr

The Carmel Market is simple – it occupies one street which runs south from the junction of King George, Allenby, and Sheinkin St to the Carmelit Bus depot. The top end of the market is focused on fashion and electronics, whilst the lower part is mainly food and fresh produce stalls. Haggling is part of the deal at the Carmel Market and can be part of a Tel Aviv experience!

Carmel Market by YaelBeeri, on Flickr

The Carmel Market first opened in 1920 so is an integral part of the history of Tel Aviv. Whilst much of the trade has now shifted into modern malls and onto the internet, the market is still immensely popular and its narrow street is busy whenever you visit, particularly before Shabbat on Thursdays and Fridays, as residents buy supplies for their family meals.

Take a journey through the Carmel Market in the video below.

Visiting the Carmel Market

The market is open Sundays to Fridays. The entrance is pretty easy to find, and, being in the center of town, a visit can be combined with a trip to Tel Aviv’s White City, Neve Tzedek, or just to Tel Aviv beach!

Beit Hatfutsot

The Diaspora Museum was the idea of Dr. Nahum Goldmann, founder and first president of the World Jewish Congress. The museum runs through the 2,500 year history of the Jewish diaspora, sending you around the world to the Jewish communities which established and grew uniquely. With a multimedia and family history library, Jews can even trace back their own roots here!

Visiting Beit Hatfutsot: The Diaspora Museum

Opening hours 

Mon: 10:00-16:00
Tue: 10:00-16:00
Wed: 10:00-18:00
Thu: 10:00-16:00
Fri: 10:00-13:00
Sat: closed

Address
Klausner Street, Tel Aviv University
Map

Phone
03-6408000
Museum Website

Eretz Israel Museum by Whistling in the Dark, on Flickr

The Eretz Israel Museum has interactive displays, working reconstructions, and a planetarium mean there is something at the museum for just about everyone. Displays include wine and oil presses, a flour mill, and a “craft arcade” where visitors are able to seethe traditional working tools common used in the Land of Israel.

It makes sense to visit the Eretz Israel Museum at the same time as Bet Hatfutzot, the Museum of the Diaspora, which is located a few minutes away also in Ramat Aviv. Which, together, are two of the best museums in Tel Aviv.

Visiting the Eretz Israel Museum

The museum also has a fantastic, large gift shop and a great cafe.

Opening hours
Sun:  10:00-16:00
Mon: 10:00-16:00
Tue:  10:00-16:00
Wed: 10:00-16:00
Thu:  10:00-20:00
Fri:  10:00-14:00
Sat:  10:00-14:00

Address
2 Haim Levanon St.
Ramat Aviv
Tel Aviv

Map

Tel:  972-3-6415244

Museum Website

The White City

Rothschild Boulevard by ninasaurusrex, on Flickr

Tel Aviv’s White City is named for its large number of Bauhaus or International style buildings. Brought to the city by Jews from Germany and Austria, this unique style of architecture led to the construction of hundreds of beautiful light-buildings lining tree lined streets and boulevards, a recreation of the cities of the countries from which they originated. Named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003, the White City, and in particular the streets of Rothschild Boulevard, Sheinkin Street, and Bialik Street are places for you to take a quiet stroll whilst in the city, and maybe step into one of the many cafes and restaurants that can be found across this area of Tel Aviv.

Neve Tzedek

Neve Tzedek by Alex Jilitsky, on Flickr

Neve Tzedek literally translates as Oasis of Justice, a beautifully restored neighborhood in south Tel Aviv featuring narrow lanes lined with pretty little buildings. Visiting Neve Tzedek, you’ll suddenly feel that the hustle and bustle of the city slows down, and as you walk down Shabazi Street, the main street in the area, with its great cafes and restaurants, and numerous galleries and boutiques, you could be forgiven for thinking you are in a quaint town in the south of France. You are not, however! The beach is just a few minutes west, the White City to the north, Florentin to the east, and ancient Jaffa, to the south.

Jaffa

Ancient Jaffa by Vexela, on Flickr

The ancient port of Jaffa is one of the oldest in the world and the walled city of Jaffa is what modern Tel Aviv grew out of. Massively restored, the walled city features many galleries and its pretty alleyways and lanes are fascinating to walk through. The port of Jaffa has also been restored, whilst the Jaffa Flea Market is a hub of activity with vendors selling fascinating artefacts from across the world. When you tour Jaffa, you’ll realize just how diverse Tel Aviv is, in historical, cultural, and social terms.

Tel Aviv Port

Tel Aviv Port is located in the north of the city. The original port of modern Tel Aviv, it is now not used for commercial shipping, and has been converted into a massive compound of leisure. Its unique wooden boardwalk is lined with cafes, bars, restaurants, clothing stores, and ice cream parlors, all of which are set within the converted hangers that date back from the time this was a commercial port. There are also amazing nightclubs at Tel Aviv Port and other hangers are used for concerts and other events. Many people take a segway tour of Tel Aviv starting from the port and working down along the coast, or across into the Yarkon Park, Tel Aviv’s green lung.

Florentin

Perhaps the most ‘off-beat’ destination featured in this list, Florentin is fast-becoming one of the most fashionable areas of Tel Aviv. Visiting Florentin, you will see how this area which is likened by many to SoHo in New York, is undergoing change – with old industrial buildings creating loft apartments, and traditional wholesale stores being replaced by young designers and clothing boutiques. Florentin is one of the most dynamic and fun parts of Tel Aviv, and it is renowned internationally for its nightlife.

Tel Aviv Beach

Whilst not a neighborhood of Tel Aviv, we felt we couldn’t ignore the Tel Aviv Beaches from this list. Stretching the length of the city, you will never visit Tel Aviv and not at least see the beautiful golden sands and glistening blue Mediterranean Sea, and no matter what the time of year, Tel Aviv’s Beaches are a hive of activity, whether it be with swimmers. sunbathers, or surfers.

Florentin's narrow streets by Flickr user Tmanto

Florentin’s lifestyle is very different to much of the Tel Aviv seen by tourists, and is still, to a certain extent an industrial zone and garment district where traders buy and sell clothing, artisans build bespoke furniture, and businesses from across Israel venture to purchase unique stocks. The Levinsky market is lined with tiny stores selling specialist Turkish, Greek and Romanian products as well as kosher meats, cheeses, spices and dried fruits. Foreign workers from Asia and Africa congregate every morning on Rehov Chelnov hoping to be picked up for a day’s construction work. Florentin is the technical margin between Tel Aviv and Jaffa, nobody knows quite where, but it is around Rehov Salome. And it is that fact that provides a little more explanation of the contrast this neighborhood shows – Arabs and Jews, modern and old, its a neighborhood which is a little unsure of who it is, but is amazing at being what it is.

At night, Florentin comes to life transforming from a place of hard work to gritty leisure. Tiny bars sell cheap alcohol and crowds overflow onto the sidewalks for pizza and falafel. Its become one of the most popular spots in Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife scene, totally contrasting, as it does in so many other ways, with the offering in the north of the city.

Florentin’s colorful character comes from a mixture of poverty and wealth, hard work and fun, transience and permanence, all of which are bound up and explained by its history. The neighborhood’s roots can be found in Salonika, Greece, almost thirty years before the State of Israel was established.

Slowly, the neglected buildings fell into ruin and Florentin became the home for many of the country’s poorest citizens, as well as many illegal foreign workers. The city first tried to gentrify the Florentin in the 1980′s at a similar time to the White City and Neve Tzedek, but the success here was very limited and by the 1990s, much of the area was semi-derelict and rubbish laden. A revival occurred, however, in the late 1990′s in the area in large part due to  the availability of cheap living space in large loft-style buildings, a possibility that was way out of reach to many in other parts of the city. As in many global cases of gentrification including that of much of the north of the city, this attracted a community of artists and designers who created trendy live-work spaces out of dingy, derelict buildings.

Since then, Florentin has changed irrecognizably. Bars, restaurants, and smart shops have opened in the neighborhoods streets, whilst nightclubs and live music venues have opened in the abandoned warehouses and basements found acrosss the area. This has transformed Florentin into one of Tel Aviv’s most popular spots for the artsy crowd, and increasingly, for the mainstream.

Tours of Old Jaffa

Old Jaffa is one of the oldest ports in the world, with a magical walled Old City, flea market, and more. A free weekly tour of Jaffa includes the Flea Market, archaeological sites, the view of Tel Aviv from the Crest  Garden (Gan Hapisga), and the renovated alleys and  buildings of historic Old Jaffa.

The tour is organised by the municipality, and runs every Wednesday at 10.00am meeting at the junction of Marzuk & Azar Street in Jaffa.

Tours of Tel Aviv’s White City

Rothschild Boulevard at night by NuritPazner, on Flickr

Tel Aviv’s White City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a result of its amazing architecture. The free weekly tour of the White City focuses on the architectural styles of the 1930s, notably the International, or Bauhaus, style in one of the White City’s main concentrations, along Rothschild Boulevard. Telling the story of Tel Aviv from its early years till today, this tour presents a wonderful opportunity to savor the experience of life, past and present, in the first Hebrew city.

The tour is organised by the municipality, and runs every Saturday at 11.00am meeting at 46 Rothschild Boulevard (corner of Shadal Street).

Nighttime Tours of Tel Aviv

A night walking tour of Tel Aviv, depicting the foundation of the city through intriguing stories. The tour passes through Rothschild Boulevard, Nachalat Binyamin and the heart of Tel Aviv, and sheds light on the nighttime atmosphere that characterizes the local restaurants, bars and coffee shops in this area.

The tour is organised by the municipality, and runs every Tuesday at 8.00pm meeting at the corner of Rothschild Boulevard and Herzl Street (on the boulevard).

Architectural Tours of Tel Aviv University

The synagogue at Tel Aviv University by jaime.silva, on Flickr

Slightly more off the beaten track, but the nonetheless very interesting, this tour provides an introduction to Israeli architecture on campus,  delving into styles, international influences, stories of buildings and architects, environmental sculpture and  landscape design.

The tour runs every Monday at 11.00am except for during Jewish holidays, the week of Sukkot , the week of Passover and during the last week of August. The meeting point is at the Dyonon bookstore, university campus entrance  (intersection of Haim Levanon and Einstein streets).

Bus Tours of Tel Aviv

If walking isn’t your thing, there is a bus tour of Tel Aviv operated by the Dan Bus Company who run most of the buses within the city. This red bus travels across the city from north to south, taking in many of the major attractions and is perfect for those with less time, those unable to walk, or those who simply want a briefer overview of the whole city. The Dan City Tour lasts for two hours and takes in fifty sites and twenty stops. For more information see the Dan Website.

Segway Tours of Tel Aviv

Segway in Tel Aviv by FabioHofnik, on Flickr

Exploring Tel Aviv by segway is certainly a unique, but also an increasingly popular way to see the city. With segway tours of Tel Aviv ranging from the beachside promenade, to the Yarkon Park, this is a great way to explore and see the city in a different light whilst having a unique and fun experience at the same time.

Group Day Tours of Tel Aviv

Group day tours of Tel Aviv collect you from your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem and whisk you around the sites of this city. As well as day tours, there are day excursions from Tel Aviv to places such as Masada, the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, and along the Coastal Plain.

Personal Tours of Tel Aviv

Personal tours of Tel Aviv can be arranged by many Israeli tour guides, and customized to the individual requirements of the tourist. So, if you are particularly interested in something, or want a more personal experience than a group tour provides, they can be perfect for you. For more information, see Tel Aviv tour guides.

1. Yotvata – Israeli Dairy Restaurant

Love Among the Turtles by RonAlmog, on Flickr

Yotvata is a kibbutz in the Israeli Negev desert along the Aravah road close to Eilat and if you are traveling down to Eilat by car you can stop in at the kibbutz and try their dairy products, but there is no need to go so far south, as the kibbutz has restaurants throughout the country.

This Israeli kosher dairy restaurant specializes in fruit and milk shakes, amazing salads and pastas as well as light meals. The freshness of their fruit and the quality of the Yotvata dairy products make this a delicious Israeli eating experience. The Yotvata portions are enormous so be sure to share your meal with a friend, and the best thing on the menu is the fruit smoothie which comes in a jug not a cup so that too can be shared. In Tel Aviv you can find one of their restaurants on the promenade opposite the beach and next to the renound Mike’s Place. Through Israel you can’t miss their logo of two green palm trees with an orange sun between them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yotvata

2. Murals by Rami Meiri

As you meander through Tel Aviv (and some other major Israeli cities) you can see murals by Israeli artist Rami Meiri. His distinct style and use of white to highlight his paintings makes this street art stand out. Most of his murals depict stereotypical Israeli characters and local flavor as well as his most famous image of a face breaking through a brick wall.

He has painted in obscure places and in several businesses and restaurants but the most famous of his works can be seen at number 5 Hayarkon Street, Tel Aviv; Nachalat Beanyanim Street (next to the shuk hacarmal), Tel Aviv; Yehoash Street, Tel Aviv; along the Tel Aviv beach front; kiosk Habima, Tel Aviv; the corner of Dizengoff and Ben Gurion Streets, Tel Aviv; the corner of Even Girol and Arlozorov streets, Tel Aviv; Nikui Rosh Pub, Tel Aviv; in the Tel Aviv Port and the corner of Ben Yahuda and Ben Gurion Streets, Tel Aviv. Most of his murals depict stereotypical Israeli characters and local flavor as well as his most famous image of a face breaking through a brick wall. Although not an Israeli tourist site these murals are amusing and add to your understanding of Israeli life.

http://www.ramimeiri.com

3. The Gaudi – Crazy House – Building

At 181 Yarkon Street Tel Aviv you can see a very unusual building in the style of Gaudi, however the building was built in 1989 and designed by Leon Geneva. It appears to be a normal building which has been wrapped up or had white organically shaped pieces attached to its sides. There is also a fence around the building of the same style. The building is sometimes referred to as the “Crazy House”. On the opposite side of the street is a bench in the same design style so you can have a seat while examining this work of art. The building is still in use as an apartment building but is not open to the public.

4. Fish and Chips at Molly Blooms

The Tel Aviv beach front area and HaYarkon Street, one street away, is where most of the hotels are and there is no shortage of pubs and bars catering to English speaking Israeli tourists, but one of them has a particularly English attraction – fish and chips. OK so they are not wrapped up in newspaper, but The Irish Pub, Molly Blooms on Hayarkon Street opposite the Tel Aviv Dan hotel serves fish and chips English style. The pub has dark wood décor in imitation of the British pubs, and serves a variety of British dishes. There is even vinegar to smother your chips with, so when you’re feeling homesick for some British grub make your way to The Irish Pub. They are open from 16:00 and late into the night. The only other Irish owned and run pub in Tel Aviv is the Leo Blooms.

http://www.molly-blooms.com/home.yecms/index

5. Tel Aviv Central Bus Station – Old and New

There is an old and a new central bus station in Tel Aviv, and each has a unique atmosphere. The new central bus station, in south Tel Aviv, is the largest in the world and includes a shopping mall, although it does have character, the old bus station will show you a side of Tel Aviv that few Israeli tourists ever see. The area of the old bus station is crowded with foreign and illegal workers mostly from Africa and the Far East. These new “Israelis” bring their own brand of style to the area. There is the smell of exotic foods and spices in the air; brightly colored clothes displayed outside of small stores; eastern music with lyrics in several languages blasts from large and small CD machines, and a myriad of small unique stores to ogle at. The actual bus station does not function any more but the surrounding area provides plenty of action and shopping opportunities in what is referred to as a shuk or market but is really a collection of open front stores. Have a look down the side streets where you will find each street has shops dealing with one type of product, for example one of the streets has only shoe shops. When in the old Tel Aviv central bus station keep your belongings close and try not to stand out, as this is where the poorer and more desperate Tel Aviv residents gather as well as an unsavory section of the Israeli society. If you are hesitant to venture into this area of town then take a look at the new central station as there are some good bargains and flea market like stores there as well, but in a safer environment.

Tel Aviv old central bus station (Tuchana Hamerkazit Hayashan) can be found at Har Zion Boulevard, and stores open after 09:00.

Explore Tel Aviv on foot and you will discover many unusual and unique buildings, shops and places that are in the Tel Aviv tourist areas but often go unnoticed.

Original article: Travel Tips: 5 Unusual Things To See And Do In Tel Aviv, Israel For Tourists – written by Petal on Factoidz

The Azrieli Center Mall by Flickr user EagleXDV

Kikar Hamedina (State Square) and the Ramat Aviv Mall are the places to go shopping in Tel Aviv if you are after the most exclusive designer brands, Israeli and international. Both located in the north of Tel Aviv, these two shopping destinations primarily serve the elite clientele of these areas, and are brimming with designer labels to rival Fifth Avenue in New York or Regents Street in London. Kikar Hamedina is a huge outdoor public square, with a perimeter road housing the stores on one side alongside cafes and restaurants where the city’s old elite can be seen passing the time. The Ramat Aviv Mall is more of a conventional shopping mall, located slightly further north, in the Ramat Aviv neighborhood, and hosting a range of top designer labels, and some more conventional Israeli brands.

The Azrieli Center Mall is the largest shopping center in Tel Aviv, located at the bottom of the Azrieli Center, an iconic complex of three skyscrapers, the tallest of which is Tel Aviv’s tallest building.  This mall has over 150 stores, although gets very busy (especially at lunctimes) due to the huge number of people working in the offices above. Combine a visit here with a visit to the Azrieli Observatory.

The Dizengoff Center Mall is the main mall in Tel Aviv and is uniquely Israeli, with a quirky layout and all the mainstays of Israeli fashion. It is the original shopping mall in Israel and does show its age, however, on the other hand, this quirkiness, combined with its flagship stores for many Israeli retailers, and convenient and central location, make it a useful stop off point.

A small store in Neve Tzedek by Flickr user yanivba

Sheinkin Street in the White City has a large number of small, interesting boutiques, from which the bohemian Tel Aviv developed. Fashion boutiques include Story, Elise, Ellse, and BIG TOM, whilst Bahunot and Daniella Lehavi are good for shoes. Jewellery can be found at X-Ray, whilst gallery Urbanix is interesting. Orna & Ella is Sheinkin’s most prominent and popular cafe.

Of all Tel Aviv’s shopping locations, Gan HaHashmal is arguably the trendiest. Many small designers have stores here set around a central garden close to Rothschild Boulevard. Meanwhile, Masaryk Square is a hub for new designers in Tel Aviv opening stores where you can find reasonably priced items.

In Neve Tzedek, Shabazi Street also has some interesting boutiques including gallery stores TAGA, Art Maroc, and Chomer Tov, and fashion boutiques, Irit Alon, Dorit & Yael, and MIZO. Unique handbags can be found at trendy Dunia, whilst Ayala Bar showcases some of the city’s most interesting jewellery.

The Carmel Market by Flickr user Ehud

Tel Aviv, like all modern cities has its fair share of markets. The most famous of these is the Carmel Market where it is possible to get the typical Middle Eastern market experience just moments from the White City, Neve Tzedek, and, of course, the beach.

The Jaffa Flea Market is a fascinating array of antiques, one-off items, and, rubbish, sold in a fascinating atmosphere, almost opportunistic in nature. A stroll through here will definitely be a slow one, as visitors love to soak in the range of artifacts for sale, and, of course, take part in the customary Israeli cultural activity, haggling.

For those specifically interested in arts and crafts, check out the Nahalat Binyamin Crafts Market which is happening every Tuesday and Friday, and sees this pedestrianized street taken over with small stalls selling a beautiful array of creativity.

And finally, for a shopping experience in Tel Aviv which is a bit different altogether, head to the district of Florentin, where the streets are lined with stores selling everything imaginable in a traditional wholesale setting. This area of the city, which is still undergoing gentrification, has a number of streets, each with a different industry, so for example, one specializes in fashion, another in lighting, another in furniture. These traditional wholesalers supply many of the market stalls, and smaller retailers across Tel Aviv and beyond, and is an interesting insight into the underworld of this city.