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Tel Aviv
Welcome to vivacious Tel Aviv, a city of dreamers, and the heart of a newly awakening Israeli national identity. Named after a book, the first modern Hebrew city in the world is a lively mingling of urban culture and peaceful garden enclaves. Widely known for its historic Bauhaus architecture and miles of pristine, sun-soaked beaches, Tel Aviv has become a center of modern history, with a high-tech hub, a thriving foodie scene, and invigorating nightlife. Once just an ordinary city, Tel Aviv is Israel’s future in the making.
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You gotta
Experience that moment in the heart of Tel Aviv when Ben Gurion declared Israel’s independence.
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Off the beaten track
Colorful Neve Shaanan, a neighborhood that changes week to week from the conflicting influences of gentrification and Eritrean and Sudanese asylum seekers.
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A real gem
Need a break from life?
Have breakfast at Bucke Cafe, 91 Ahad Ha'Am St.
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Here's the scoop
Tel Aviv is the only city in the world that is named after a book. Written in German by Theodor Herzl, the book was immediately translated into Hebrew and titled Tel Aviv. What's the original name of the book and why name a city after it?