Southern Tel Aviv Attractions

Kerem HaTeimanim

Founded in the early 20th century by immigrants from Yemen, the Kerem is located just beside the Carmel Market and Allenby Street. The area has recently been “discovered” by bohemians and students looking for affordable apartments. However, its winding lanes and low-rise buildings are best known for the tiny restaurants that serve some of the …

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Florentin

Established in 1927 by Jews who emigrated from Thessaloniki, Greece, the Florentin neighborhood has developed a reputation as a hipster haven. There are plenty of underground bars and clubs here, but the area is also home to numerous high-end design and furniture stores, as well as a lively market on Levinsky Street that specializes in …

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Nachlat Binyamin

Nachlat Binyamin stretches from Allenby Street into the Florentin neighborhood, and is lined with cafes, bars, fabric stores and various other shops. The section parallel to the Carmel Market is accessible to pedestrians only and, on Tuesdays and Fridays, hosts a popular outdoor craft fair. Local artists there sell everything from Judaica to jewelry, while …

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Carmel Market

No visit to Tel Aviv is complete with out a stop at the Carmel Market. Its narrow, twisting streets are bursting with stalls and shops selling everything from fresh produce, meats and cheeses to fresh flowers, sweets, toiletries and clothing, all at rock-bottom prices. Midday on Friday, when everyone prepares for the weekend, is one …

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Rokach House

Located in a building dating back to 1887, the museum is named after Shimon Rokach, a prominent Jewish public servant who helped found Neve Tzedek. Today the site operates as a museum highlighting the work of Rokach’s granddaughter, the noted artist and sculptor Lea Majaro-Mintz. The museum hosts various cultural events and offers a video …

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Nachum Gutman Museum

The Nachum Gutman Museum is housed in one of Neve Tzedek’s most historic buildings dating back to 1887. The museum showcases works by the celebrated Israeli artist and children’s author. The diverse collection includes Gutman’s paintings in oil, watercolor and gouache, along with hundreds of his drawings and illustrations. The museum also hosts changing temporary …

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Neve Tzedek

Founded in 1887—22 years before Tel Aviv was established—Neve Tzedek (Oasis of Justice) is the city’s oldest and first Jewish neighborhood. During the early part of the 20th century, Neve Tzedek was home to prominent writers and artists, including S.Y. Agnon and Nachum Gutman. Today the neighborhood, with its picturesque houses and narrow streets, is …

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