Publisher's Synopsis
Tel Aviv is one of Israel's hidden gems. It's a city where modernity merges with the Levant, a cultural fusion of the Orient and the Occident. Tel Aviv is indeed a city that never stops, with a busy nightlife catering to every taste. Celebrating its 100th birthday in 2009, Tel Aviv is young and so are its citizens. A modern and non-religious city, it is attractive to those tourists looking for a new experience of Israel, off the beaten Biblical track. This guide is full of historical perspective. It takes the reader on a fascinating historical journey of Tel Aviv. The guide is spiced with lots of pictures, and insider tips. It invites you to beautiful beaches, historical sites, and the unique architecture of Tel Aviv's 'White City', declared by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage landmarks. The guide's clear and easy to use instructions and information, provides the reader with an architectural, local theater, museum, pubs, and music scene, comments on Jewish cuisine and where to sample a huge variety of foods in restaurants and local markets.