Your Top 10 Outstanding Places to Visit in Israel

The Jaffa flea market is one of the most vibrant, lively and culturally mixed markets in the Tel- Aviv area and in Israel and has been flourishing since the 19th century. It is located by the sea shore, stretching from the beautiful Clock Tower and all the way into the alleyways of the market and up until the Jaffa port. To be exact, from Olei Zion street until Beit Eshel street.

It is packed with amazing and unique restaurants, with local and fresh produce, bars and all kinds of food and juice stands. But most importantly, the treasures that you may find in this market, are unbelievable. From old middle eastern jewelry to rugs to a pair of sunglasses, all are worth the haggle! The market and the whole area is super energetic, takes you back in time with all the original construction and buildings and an adventure you can’t miss!

Nahalat Binyamin street is one of the main streets in Tel Aviv, located in the center, and stretches from Kerem Hateymanim neighborhood (near Carmel Market) and all the way to the Florentine neighborhood. On this vibrant street you can find yourself walking on a pedestrian shopping area that offers many types of coffee houses, fabric stores and also connects you to the Carmel Market. Since it is intercrossing with the loud and ethnic market, you can always escape to the quiet and relaxed street of Nahalat Binyamin. While walking more south towards Rothchild Blvd., you can stop at the Shpagat, a very popular gay/lesbian bar, recommended at night of course. You can continue down south, pass by the Lima Lima club, another gay friendly club, and make your way down to Florentine neighborhood to enjoy a more laid back and hip neighborhood, full of graffiti, little coffee shops and restaurants.

One of the most historically rich and fascinating museums is the Ilana Goor Museum, named of course after the artist Ilana Goor, and it is located in the historical part of the port of Jaffa. The museum is also the artist’s residence , and in 1995 it was opened to the public and displays all of the artist’s works, over 500 pieces! What is mostly alluring about this museum is the rich history of the building itself, it is originally built in 1742 and was an inn for Jewish pilgrims that were traveling to Jerusalem , and in the 19th century became an olive oil soap factory. The rest of the story you will have to find out yourself and visit this one of a kind place. Oh, and by the way, to all the Pisces out there, the museum is located on Mazal Dagim street 4, meaning Pisces in Hebrew and each alleyway has it’s own zodiac sign.

the Design Museum Holon is the first museum in Israel that is dedicated only to design. It opened it’s doors in 2010 and is located in the eastern part of Holon in the new culture area. The building itself is a spectacular structure, designed by the architect Ron Arad. The museum offers free activities, tours, events and conversation shows between the designers themselves. To see what exhibitions are up now, we recommend you to go on their website and take a glimpse of what an important and current museum it is.

Tower of David is a must see while visiting in Jerusalem. It is known as the Jerusalem Citadel, and it is located near the Jaffa Gate entrance to the western edge of the Old city. This location dates back to over 2,000 years back, and has been destroyed over and over during the Crusades period. The structure itself was actually built on other fortifications of previous cultures. It is called the Tower of David due to the Christian Byzantines that believed that this was the site of King David’s palace. The rest of the story of this monumental and spectacular place, you must come and hear it , and definitely see it for yourself. Of course that from there you can continue walking around and get to the Western Wall and explore the rest of the holiest place in Israel, full of culture and different religions in one place.