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Tel Aviv [1] (Hebrew: ???????????-?????, Arabic: ???? ??????? ??????) is the second largest city in Israel. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, about 60 km north-west of Jerusalem and some 100 km south of Haifa. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo (תל אביב-יפו), and reflects the fact that the city has grown beside (and absorbed) the ancient port city of Yafo (English: Jaffa, Arabic: ???? Yafa), to the south of the new city centre, in addition to many other neighbouring cities.
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Tel Aviv is a big place, and these listings are just some highlights of things that you really should see if you can during your visit. The complete listings are found on each individual district page alongside many more things to see in each district.
- Old Jaffa in Jaffa is a must see for any visitor to Tel Aviv
- Rabin Square in Tel Aviv is the biggest public square in Israel and site of PM Rabin's assassination in 1995.
- The Yarkon Park — the largest public park in Tel Aviv in Central Tel Aviv
- Eretz-Israel (Land of Israel) Museum in Ramat Aviv
- Beit HaTefutsot - Museum of the Diaspora, located in Tel Aviv University in Ramat Aviv
- Tel Aviv Museum of Art in Central Tel Aviv
- Bauhaus Center Tel Aviv also in Central Tel Aviv
- Walking tours of Tel Aviv architecture see http://www.telavivarchitecture.com
- To see Tel Aviv from up above, head up to Azrieli Center Towers in Central Tel Aviv (a main centerpoint in the city), and for a mere $5.5 (US) you get a great view.
- Dizengoff Square where there is a huge fountain with mixing fire and water. It is sometimes used for independence day alongside celebrations.
- King Albert Square a tiny, picturesque square, in the center of the historic city. Romantic, relaxing, and home to the famous "Pagoda House".
- Central Bus Station-largest bus station in the world.
- Neveh Shaanan-major red-light district.
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Again, there's loads to do in Tel Aviv, and for the biggest selection, check out the individual district articles. These are some of the highlights.
- A visit to Tel Aviv isn't complete without a dip into its fantastic beach scene which is at its best in summer, especially during Friday afternoons as Shabbat comes in, when crowds of buff beachgoers converge to take in the Brazilian drums, the smell of barbecues, the thwock, thwock of "matkot" as the sun sets, but in early summer be careful as there are jellyfish sometimes, but if you ask the lifeguard he will probably tell you if there are any that day.
- A craft fair is held in the Nachalat Binyamin pedestrian zone in Central Tel Aviv
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Tel Aviv has an amazing variety of restaurants for every taste. There are plenty of fast food restaurants, both international and well-known to every western tourist (such as McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Sbarro, etc.), and local which offer Israeli food. One can get a decent meal, including felafel or hummous (Try Mshwawsha on Bugrashov st. and Abu Hasan in Yafo) on a every street corner, for less than 3$.
You can also eat a toast, sandwich or some other snack at one of the cafes around the city. Many fruit juice parlors are around.
Raphael, Orca and Messa consider to be Tel Aviv's most elegant restaurants, serving gourmet and unique plates, inspired both by local and foreign cuisine.
Finally, Tel Aviv's ice cream parlors offer much more than basic flavors, as the taste buds are eclectic and strive for new flavors, such as Halva, poppy seed, and even a touch of alcoholic liqueurs in the ice cream (Try these places: Iceberg, Gelateria Siciliana, Dr. Lek and Aldo.
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Tel Aviv is a huge city, so all individual listings should be moved to the appropriate district articles. Please help sort them out if you are familiar with this city.
- Tel Aviv Sea Port (http://www.tel-aviv-insider.com/tel-aviv-port.php)
- Brasserie ,70 Iben Gvirol, acroos the st. from Itzhak rabin circle, Great Hamburgers and upscale dishes open 24h. Good fries too. and nice atmosphere.(http://www.telaviv4fun.com/bistro)
- Whitehall, 6 Mendele st. (opp. Dan Hotel), 03-5249282. Open every day 12pm-12am. The best Steakhouse in the city with great service. (www.white-hall.co.il)
- Mashawasha, 40 Pinsker st. (corner of Bugrashov), 03-6293796.
- Abu Hasan (Ali Quarwan), 14 Shivtey Yisrael st., Jaffa, 03-6828355. Open Sunday-Friday, 7:45-14:45 only.
- Raphael, 87 Hayarkon st. (Dan Hotel building), 03-5226464.
- Orca, 57 Nahalat Binyamin st., 03-5665505.
- Messa, 19 Haarbaa st., 03-6856859.
- Bar Gurion - Sandwiches street bar, on Ben Gurion Ave/Dizengoff St (http://www.telavivcity.com/bargurion)
- Knafe - Sderot Hen 52, very close to Rabin Square. A good plae for Middle-Eastern cuisine, have the traditional "Knafe" for dessert.
- Onami Sushi Bar - 18 Haarbaa St. , 03-5621172 (http://www.onami.co.il/)
- Sub Coch Milega, 22 Ha-Mashbir Street (Florentin), 03-6813412 - Popular Indian restaurant. One of the best places in Tel Aviv for vegeterian people.
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