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Tel Aviv sits on Israel's Mediterranean coast and serves as the country's de facto capital, a hub of economy and culture. Its White City, lined with white buildings, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that's ideal for a leisurely stroll.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Tel Aviv
Gateway airport
Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
Best season
Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Time zone
Asia/Jerusalem
Sights covered
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White City

Heritage & monuments

White City

This district is home to over 4,000 Bauhaus buildings built in the 1930s by German Jewish architects who fled the Nazis. It has the world's largest concentration of Bauhaus architecture, and you can admire the distinctive style simply by walking its streets.

Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot

Museums & galleries

Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot

A museum located on the Tel Aviv University campus, presenting the history and culture of Jewish communities scattered around the world. It makes for an easy visit alongside a walk through the campus.

Eretz Israel Museum

Museums & galleries

Eretz Israel Museum

A museum in Tel Aviv, Israel, home to a wide range of collections. It's a worthwhile stop when visiting the city.

Design Museum Holon

Museums & galleries

Design Museum Holon

This is Israel's first museum dedicated to design. Visitors can see a wide range of design works and exhibitions.

Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Museums & galleries

Tel Aviv Museum of Art

The Tel Aviv Museum of Art is an art museum in Tel Aviv, Israel, holding and exhibiting contemporary works by Israeli and international artists. It's a recommended stop for travelers interested in contemporary art.

Hassan Bek Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Hassan Bek Mosque

An Ottoman-era mosque situated between Tel Aviv's Neve Tzedek neighborhood and the Mediterranean, along the route to Jaffa. Its exotic silhouette stands in striking contrast to the modern high-rises around it.

Moshe Aviv Tower

Views & landmarks

Moshe Aviv Tower

A 235-meter, 68-story skyscraper in the Diamond Exchange District of Ramat Gan, Israel. As one of the tallest buildings in the country, it stands as a defining landmark of the local skyline.

Rabin Square

Parks & gardens

Rabin Square

A prominent square in the heart of Tel Aviv, known as a venue for rallies and parades. It was renamed in honor of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, who was assassinated there in 1995.

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Average temperature by month

5-year average

14° Jan
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16° Mar
19° Apr
22° May
25° Jun
27° Jul
28° Aug
27° Sep
24° Oct
20° Nov
16° Dec

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