The heart (and soul) of Tel Aviv - walk the white city
Tour description
The people of Jerusalem say:
Yes, Tel Aviv, it's just a wheel...
There are almost no professors in it,
And there are no prophets at all.
It has no more than a pinch of history,
There is no seriousness to it. No weight.
So very true, sir and madam,
No, there's nothing in it... nothing... but...
Still, there's something in it
Yes, there is something in it..
(Nathan Alterman)
Tel Aviv is a place you either love or hate. Walking in its streets, the city reveals itself to its lovers. It's history and stories, vibrant and conflicted present, and emerging future(s).
LEV HA'IR (the heart of the city) is a quarter that was built mostly between the world wars and is going through a hyper-state of preservation and development.
We will begin at Trumpeldor cemetery, a memory lane for the founders and innovators of modern Hebrew culture. From there, we will walk through UNESCO's world heritage White city, where Bauhaus architecture meets pristine sidewalks. Our path will lead us through Bialik, Dizengoff (where we will take a short coffee break) and Massariq squares, until our final stop at Rabin Square, where Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated, and visit his memorial statue (total about 2.5 Km).
In the walk, we will explore the hidden text that is encrypted in buildings and monuments, and tell the story of Tel Aviv from both inspired and critical points of view. So whether you're looking to better understand the city, get insights about the local culture and situation, or just want some good old-fashioned fun, we've got everything covered.
Please note: this walk is about 2.5km (1.5 mile) long.
What will we see on this tour?
