Memorial to the “Ma’apilim”
This outdoor monument is a tribute to the ‘Ma’apilim,” or the Jewish blockade runners who bypassed the British during Mandate times to immigrate to pre-state Israel. Address: Tel Aviv boardwalk near Bograshov St.
Tel Aviv Cinematheque
The Cinematheque, Tel Aviv’s main alternative movie theater, screens international art-house movies and Israeli cult films; it also hosts festivals and offers live music performances.
Z.O.A. House
Founded by the Zionist Organization of America in the early 1950s, the veteran cultural institution offers a diverse selection of arts, entertainment and nightlife options.
Tel Aviv Marina
Situated just off Ben Gurion Boulevard on Tel Aviv’s beachfront is the marina, Israel’s first and biggest with some 400 yachts. The grounds include a restaurant, diving center, boat repair facilities and sailing school. There is also a bulletin board where boating enthusiasts can look for work on one of the yachts. Non-members are subject …
Ben Gurion Boulevard / Ben Gurion House
Named for Israel’s first prime minister, Ben-Gurion Boulevard is a sleepy strip lined with leafy trees and dotted with cafes. The mostly residential street is a pleasant connecting path between Rabin Square and the beach, especially for bike riders. The Bauhaus building Ben-Gurion called home is now a museum showcasing personal items, including his impressive …
Shalom Aleichem House
Established in 1966 and named after the famous author, this institution to promote Yiddish culture houses a library and archive, and offers classes and exhibitions. Address: 4 Berkowitz St.
Jabotinksy Institute
Created in 1937, the center devoted to the life of Zionist leader and Irgun resistance group co-founder Ze’ev Jabotinsky houses a museum and historical archives.
Azrieli Center/Azrieli Observatory
Azrieli Center is one of Israel’s most impressive malls, with dozens of stores, restaurants and a multiplex cinema. Among the center’s biggest draws is the Middle East’s highest observation platform (187 meters tall), which offers a breathtaking panoramic view. Address: 132 Menachem Begin Rd. at HaShalom Rd.
Dizengoff Center
The center, built in the 1970s at the busy junction of King George and Dizengoff Streets, is Israel’s first shopping mall. Dizengoff contains a staggering mix of clothing boutiques, housewares stores and bookshops, and it remains a popular destination among young and old locals alike. The mall is also home to two cinemas, and hosts …
Dizengoff Square
Named after Meir Dizengoff’s wife Tzina, the square has been one of Tel Aviv’s focal points since 1934. In the 1970s, it was reconfigured as a bi-level structure, featuring the pedestrian bridge and multicolored fountain at its center designed by renowned Israeli artist Yaacov Agam. On Tuesdays and Fridays, Dizengoff Square is also home to …