Tel Aviv (Hebrew) תֵּל אָבִיב-יָV., Arabic. تل أبيب) is one of the largest cities in Israel and is the center of the Gush-Dan district of the same name.
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| Hebrew תֵּל אָבִיב-יָV. | |
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| Population | 414 600 (2013) |
| Phone code | +972 3 |
| Time zone | UTC+2:00 |
Tel Aviv is the most "western" city in the country, but it is still in the Middle East. A smearing mixture of cultures created this oasis in a desert that never sleeps. The city is extremely diverse and, like any modern metropolis, can offer something to each tourist depending on his needs. It is very difficult for the disenchanted to leave the city.
How to get
By plane
By train
There are four railway stations in Tel Aviv (University, Savidor-Tsentralny, a-Shalom and Agana). From any of these stations you can reach any city in the country with which there is a railway connection. From noon on Friday until Saturday evening, there are no trains.
By car
You can drive to highway 2 from the north, highway 20 from the south, highway 1 from the east.
By bus
Tel Aviv is connected by bus to all the cities of Gush Dan and all the major cities of the country.
On the ship
There is no passenger port in the city.
Transport
The bus service of transport cooperatives "Dan" and "Egged" is well developed in the city. There are also buses operated by other companies such as Kavim. Buses do not operate from Friday evening to Saturday evening. There are night routes from Sunday to Thursday. Route taxis connect the city to Jerusalem, Rishon-les-Zion, Rehovot, Nes-Ziona, Modiin. There are no route taxis going to Bat Yam and Holon. A plan for the construction of a metro is under preparation and is expected to open in 2017.
The buses should enter the front door and pay the driver directly when boarding the bus. It is recommended to have small money with you. For 5 shek (1 euro) from the driver you can buy "Rav-Kav", an anonymous contactless smart card, on which the driver can encode some amount of money (30, 50 shek, etc.), in which case when paying for travel the passenger gets 20 % discount. When paying 50 CZK, 60 CZK is credited to the account, which is written off from the card according to the cost of travel on tariff zones.
When traveling in a taxi, you can choose either a meter or agree with the driver for a fixed price. Please note that during peak hour there are many congestion and a fixed price trip is more profitable than a trip on the counter. The driver is obliged to give you a check at the end of the trip and the change. Cash is accepted for payment. It is very rare to pay by credit card.
When traveling by train, you should buy a ticket at the station ticket office or at the machine gun. The machines work in English and Hebrew. You should select the destination station, the age of the passenger (the child-adult-pensioner) and the number of tickets. The machines accept all major bank cards without additional commission. The ticket must be saved until the end of the trip. You can exit the station only on a valid ticket, which must be inserted into the turnstile at exit. Note that security controls are in place when you enter each station. Photography at stations without the demand of railway employees is not recommended. Trains are not frequent enough, it is recommended to check the train schedule on the railway company's website, which is also available in Russian. The English version of the site is updated, however, more often than Russian.
Transportation is open from late Saturday evening until around 14-16:00 Friday (depending on the time of year). After lunch on Friday and until late Saturday evening, there are no buses or trains. You can use a shuttle taxi (monit Shirut) or a taxi (in the Sabbat, and on weekdays from 21pm to 5:30am there is a 25% markup). Public transport also does not work on public holidays (except Independence Day).
Attractions
- 8 Clock Tower ((1900)).
- 9 Ha-Sarai. Building of the Turkish Government, built in 1897
- 10 Mosque of Mahmudiyah (1807-1818).
- 11 St. Peter's Church (19th century).
- 12 Andromeda Rock.
- 12 Zodiac alleys. Streets in the medieval building of the old part of Jaffo are named on signs of the zodiac and marked with corresponding blue signs. Try to find all twelve.
- 13 Port Jaffo.
What to do
Swim, sunbathe, and stroll through the quiet shady streets of central Tel Aviv. One-day excursions to Jerusalem are popular (bus "Egged" route 480 from the central railway station leaves every 10 minutes) and other cities of the country.
Purchases
- shopping center in "Azrieli" complex
- Dizengoff Shopping Center on the street of the same name, the corner of Dizengoff Street and King George Street
- shops in Kakar a-Medina
- shops at Allenby Street
- Ayalon Shopping Center in Ramat Gana
Food
Food in Israel, as repeatedly noticed both local and tourists - the national sport. They eat a lot, everywhere, and very different. Restaurants rarely exist for many years, a typical life of about a year.
Dyoshevo
Almost everywhere you can find local colorful appetizers with falafel (vegetarian beans with potatoes and salad), shaverma, chicken shnitzel or other chicken dishes. They are often served in a drink or, more expensive, in a laf (a thin paddle like a lavash). Special offers such as "falafel + drink in tin bank" at a reduced price are often found.
average cost
There are many cafes and restaurants in the city for any taste and wallet. Of the simple caffeines it is worth noting the network "Aroma". It offers a variety of forms and types of sandwiches (English menu) and coffee. The Landver network has a so-called "Israeli breakfast" is a very popular offer, consisting of eggs (omelet, glaze, whipped), salad, bread basket, 5-6 kinds of cheeses, salad from tuna, jam, musli, pro soft (juice, lemonade) and hot beverages (tea, coffee). Similar breakfast is served in other networks and private coffee shops.
09:00-01:00. Bar, where everything is made of chocolate. Excellent kitchen (and not only chocolate), average prices. There are several branches around the city, the branch at Rothschild is one of the most famous. Sometimes it can be noisy if a company of children celebrates someone's birthday in a cafe. In spring and autumn it makes sense to take places on the street. 17:00 - 01:00. French pizzeria, where the French chief himself prepares pizza in front of you. With smoked goose breast or other exotic fittings. Brewery beer. There is a terrace on the street. 12-0. A popular network of restaurants serving seafood. Restaurants are also available in the city center.Expensive
- Near Porter & Sons in central Tel Aviv is the prestigious restaurant "MESSA". Prices corresponding to the prestigious restaurant, small, but very delicious!
17:00 - 00:00. Very tasty and high-quality food, hundreds of kinds of spilling beer, including one can be asked to try if you are not sure what you want to order. Located in the heart of the city, there can often be queues for entry, as the establishment is unusually popular. 00:00-23:59. Unusual size portions, incredibly delicious. A breakfast of one can cost about. $80, but it's definitely worth it. Non-kosher, discovered 24/7. Prepare to spend 30-40 minutes in line before you are taken to the hall and put at the table.Night life
Night life is boiling in the city seven days a week. For more information about the upcoming parties, see the "Akhbar a-Ir" (City Mouse) or the "Time Out" (separate editions are published in Hebrew and English). Most of the clubs are located in the eastern part of the city in the Menachem Begin and Derech Namir streets.
Where to stay
Dyoshevo
average cost
Template:00:00-23:55. $218 - $266. Savoy Tel Aviv is the legendary Savoy Hotel, located two minutes from Tel Aviv Beach. 55 rooms, terrace with sea view. Template:00:00-23:55. $165 - $215. Hotel reflecting the true spirit of Tel Aviv. Located five minutes from the city's beaches and the city's business center. 108 rooms.Expensive
Template:00:00-23:55. from $400. Premium hotel on the first line of the beaches of Tel Aviv. 15 floors, 270 rooms. 3 restaurants from world chef Meir Adoni. Roof pool, gym, SPALink
In Israel, practically all the connection is paid for. The SIM card costs about $10, the cost of a minute of conversation can vary from 10 US cents or more. With a prepaid system, the cost of a minute can be up to 50 US cents, and it is not easy to find a credit card for your account. Operators - Orange, Selkom, Hot Mobile, Golan Telecom, Rami Levi.
Precautions
- It is highly recommended not to take a walk during the dark hours in southern Tel Aviv and in the area of the old and new bus stations.
- When entering major shopping centers, guards are asked to open and display bags for explosive devices. It's highly discouraged to argue with them. This is a simple and painless procedure. Watch the way people ahead of you do it. It is rare to ask you to unzip the jacket or show the contents of your pockets.
Area
There are virtually no tourist attractions in the city's surroundings. Numerous one-day excursions to the country, to Jerusalem, Haifa, the Jewish Desert, etc. are recommended.