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See the sights I Tel Aviv

Nahum Gutman Museum of Art, located in one of the first buildings in Neve Tzedek, a picturesque neighborhood in the south of the city. Wine and dine Tel Aviv has a phenomenal culinary scene. It is by far one of the best cities for vegetarians and vegans, with six restaurants ranked among the top 50 eateries in the Middle East – including OCD , George & John , and Animar . But gourmet restaurants aside, there’s nothing like getting a taste of its street food to really get to know the soul of Tel Aviv, so make sure you make a stop at Abu Hassan for hummus in Jaffa, Brooklyn Pizza for the yummiest slices, Hakosem for the finest shawarma and falafel, as well as Miznon by Eyal Shani or Pita

An afternoon stroll The city’s famous promenade runs the length of town between two ports that have become must-see attractions, with the Herbert Samuel Esplanade one of the prettiest stretches along the way. Tel Aviv Port is an entertainment hotspot boasting a wooden deck dotted with bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and shops. Jaffa Port on the other hand, is not only one of the world’s most ancient harbours, it is also a fully functionning fishing port that offers cultural and leisure activities, shopping, and tourism, while preserving its unique historical character. A bit more inland you’ll find the best places for an afternoon stroll: Dizengoff Street with its beautifully restored square and trendy bars, cafés, and boutiques, not to

mention Rothschild Boulevard, a major financial hub and one of the city’s most vibrant nightlife spots. A day at the museum If you’re looking to get away from the summer heat and bask in some well-deserved AC, why not spend the afternoon at one of the city’s numerous museums? The biggest one is the Tel Aviv Museum of Art . It possesses a rich permanent collection and presents rotating exhibitions and displays of fine art, sculpture, design and architecture, videography, drawings, and more, throughout the year. Other fascinating offerings for both children and adults include the ANU Museum of the Jewish People and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History , both at the Tel Aviv University campus, as well as the

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