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Clock Tower

The guide was updated: 2023-10-10

The history of the Jaffa Clock Tower goes back to the Ottoman period, when seven clock towers built in Ottoman Palestine. It is located at the entrance to the Old Jaffa area of the city. The Clock Tower is often used as a meeting point for city tours, and is one of Tel Aviv's most recognisable landmarks.

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Address: Yefet Street 14, Tel Aviv-Yafo

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Old Jaffa

Old Jaffa

Old Jaffa is the oldest part of Tel Aviv with romantic streets, old churches, and old stone buildings. The rich history behind this part of town is what gives it an irresistible charm and makes visitors fall in love with its atmosphere. Walk around or spend a few hours at the hip wine bars, creative Mediterranean dining and seafood restaurants near Jaffa Port.

Tayelet — The Promenade

Tayelet — The Promenade

The promenade of Tel Aviv is a picturesque waterside stretch. The 5 km long shore is an unmissable location for anyone visiting the city. Take a romantic walk with your significant other or just sit down and relax while watching the waves crush the shore.

Clock Tower

Clock Tower

The history of the Jaffa Clock Tower goes back to the Ottoman period, when seven clock towers built in Ottoman Palestine. It is located at the entrance to the Old Jaffa area of the city. The Clock Tower is often used as a meeting point for city tours, and is one of Tel Aviv's most recognisable landmarks.

Azrieli Towers

Azrieli Towers

The Azrieli Towers were built between 1996 and 1999, which makes them a relatively new addition to Tel Aviv's city scape. Visit this complex of skyscrapers and take the chance to shop at one of the largest shopping malls in the country (located at the ground level of the towers).

Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Tel Aviv Museum of Art

One of the most popular museums in Tel Aviv, the Museum of Art hosts an ever-changing selection of excellent exhibitions. With a displays of Israeli and contemporary art, design and architecture, and even photography, the museum truly has something to offer any visitor.

Andromeda's Rock

Andromeda's Rock

According to Greek mythology, the beautiful Andromeda was tied to one of the rocks along the shore as an offering to the sea monster. She was rescued by Perseus, and the two later went on to go get married. The rock Andromeda was once chained to is, as the legend goes, still here today.

Neve Tzedek

Neve Tzedek

The Neve Tzedek neighbourhood is where famed artists and writers used to live. Today, the area preserves much of its historical charm and offers avant-garde design stores, fashion boutiques and handicraft shops. Check out the weekly farmers’ market in a restored railway station, HaTachana. Stop for a meal in trendy European restaurants, have a cold drink at any of the stylish bistros, and stay until late exploring jazz bars and cocktail lounges.

Hayarkon Park

Hayarkon Park

The Hayarkon Park is the perfect place to get away from the busy streets of the city. It's located just right outside downtown Tel Aviv and is very popular with residents for its sports facilitates, scenic areas and a pond. World-renowned musicians (from The Rolling Stones to Justin Bieber) have performed here at different points in time.

Eretz Israel Museum

Eretz Israel Museum

If you are in Tel Aviv and would like to know more about the country's history and culture, Eretz Israel Museum is the place for you. The museum not only has exhibits but also a planetarium, lecture rooms and workshops for its visitors.

Meir Park

Meir Park

If your are looking to escape from the bustling streets of the city, Meir Park can be a great choice for you. Sit down and have a cup of coffee in the cafe or stop by at the park's playground if you're visiting with kids. It's a wonderful, central green spot for everyone to enjoy nature for a little while. The park is named after the first mayor of Tel Aviv, Meir Dizengoff and is home to the Tel Aviv Municipal LGBT Community Center.

Charles Clore Park

Charles Clore Park

The Charles Clore Park is located right next to the Mediterranean Sea. Take your friends or family to this park and have a nice afternoon while barbecuing, playing ball games, riding a bicycle along the scenic promenade or just relaxing out in the sun. The park was built from the remains of Al-Manshiyya, a historic Palestinian neighbourhood that was expelled and later demolished in the 1960s to establish the new central business district (CBD).

Al-Bahr Mosque

Al-Bahr Mosque

Al-Bahr Mosque is the oldest mosque in Old Jaffa, built in 1675. People arriving by boat used to enter the city via Jaffa's old port. To take in the view of the city's historic centre, use the mosque as your vantage point and enjoy the panorama. Al-Bar Mosque is located right on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea.

Suzanne Dellal Center

Suzanne Dellal Center

Suzanne Dellal Center is a dance and theatre space with an inviting open-air garden, a venue popular with both locals and visitors. The Center boasts an ever-changing offer of professionally staged performances, so do check the website for schedules when you're in town.

Ramat Gan Safari Park

Ramat Gan Safari Park

Just outside the city you can bump into the largest number of animals in a safari park in the Middle East. Gorillas, hippos, lions and elephants are just some of the 1600 species of animals waiting for you. Don't miss the chance to visit this place if you are in town.

Kikar Kedumim

Kikar Kedumim

The heart of Old Jaffa, Kikar Kedumim (Hebrew for 'Square of ancient times') is an ancient central square and an essential stop for anyone touring the city. With the city port on one side and Old Jaffa streets on the other, Kikar Kedumim is the perfect departure point for a Tel Aviv city tour. Do not miss its centrepiece fountain, as well as souvenir shops and eateries in the area.

Ramat Gan Stadium

Ramat Gan Stadium

The former national stadium of Israel (it used to hold the title up until 2014) is the Ramat Gan Stadium. It is mostly used to host football games, but is also a site for large-scale concerts and athletic competitions other than football.

Cymbalista Synagogue

Cymbalista Synagogue

Cymbalista Synagogue and Jewish Heritage Center is a local cultural institution that aims to promote mutual understanding between different groups of the local population — religious or otherwise — via hosting events and lectures. The building itself, with its two bulky towers, is a sight to behold.

Givatayim Observatory

Givatayim Observatory

Right outside of Tel Aviv is a place to take a closer look at the sky and to all of its stars. Givatayim Observatory offers educational lectures and courses for children and adults. The friendly staff will help you get answers to all of your questions about the cosmos and skies.

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