Israel
Tel Aviv
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
- Gateway airport
- Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
- Best season
- Feb–May, Oct–Nov
- Time zone
- Asia/Jerusalem
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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First-time guide
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