Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Tel Aviv


This is the city referred to as the jewel of the Middle East. With a population of over three million this city is the second largest in the region. The city that people come from all over the world to visit is Tel Aviv, Israel.
This glorious city was founded in 1909 on the outskirts of the ancient port city of Jaffa. Artifacts discovered in Jaffa date back to back to 2000 B.C. subsequently, there are many historical sites that can be visited. In April of 1949 Tel Aviv and Jaffa were combined to create the formal municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo. A very popular beach in Old Jaffa is Givat Aliya Beach, it is a very beautiful beach. The water there is very rough and rocks line the beach but its beauty is so majestic it draws visitors despite being difficult to swim near. This beach is often used as a setting for weddings and romantic dates. Of course the port itself is what attracts many visitors to Jaffa. You can stand were so many people have stood waiting for the joys that sailors brought with them. This port is the oldest still functioning port in the entire world. Many people go to the pier to purchase the day’s fresh catch from local fisherman. There are also small restaurants and art galleries located off the narrow cobblestone streets.
Tel Aviv is a city filled with sky scrapers and very modern architecture. It is very busy, modern, and metropolitan. Many of the neighbor hoods are toured; just because for many outsiders it is shocking to see how nice the Mediterranean cottages that line the streets are. Then there are the high rise hotels and resorts that attract the many of the tourists. Most hotels are line along the multiple beautiful beaches that Tel Aviv has. The most luxurious beaches in Tel Aviv are Hatzok and Tel Baruch, both require attendance fees. Tel Aviv is said to have some of the most beautiful women in the world with many modeling for large companies. There are also markets, parks, theaters, and shops for those who are not interested in being on the beach. To get a great bird’s eye view of the city, you will want to visit the Azrieli Observatory. It is located on the top floor of Tel Aviv’s tallest building, which is 49 floors. There are guides which point out main attractions in the city below.
Tel Aviv is a city that can appeal to the metropolitan person and the one who appreciates the outdoors.

1 comment:

  1. Out of all the posts you've posted so far this imho would have to be at the top of my "Gotta See" list.Talk about lots of history,biblical sites,beautiful ocean,and lastly but most importantly is all those SMOKIN HOT ISRAELI CHICKS!!!!!!!!!:):):):)

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