Sea, Boulevard, Square Tour | The Zionist Story of Tel Aviv, the First Hebrew City
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Open tour: 120 NIS per participant.
Private tour: 1770 ILS to 2000 ILS –...
Open tour: 120 NIS per participant.
Private tour: 1770 ILS to 2000 ILS – depending on the date and size of the group + separate payment at the entrance to the sites.
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The Zionist story of the first Hebrew city
A tour between Nordau Boulevard and Independence Park, along Ben Gurion Boulevard to Rabin Square. The Zionist story of the first Hebrew city: on this tour, we will discover the connection between leaders and poets, the link between vegetable salad and the boulevard, and we will wander among stories of the city then and now.
Tour locations
Nordau Boulevard and the home of Nathan Alterman
Natan Alterman, poet of the city of Tel Aviv, also writes about current events.
Did he always write what the respected leader Ben-Gurion requested?
Which kiosk did he go to on the boulevard, and what does it have to do with the Declaration of Independence?
Motskin Boulevard
A hidden and lesser-known boulevard in Tel Aviv. What is its connection to the police headquarters, and what secret is it linked to?
Independence Park
The sandstone ridge towering above the coastal strip holds many stories within it: a military camp, a secret cave, a cemetery, and a single monument that stands tall like a wounded bird.
Chaim Arlozorov Monument
Along the promenade stands a monument in memory of Chaim Arlozorov, who was murdered here on Friday afternoon, June 16, 1933. Chaim Arlozorov served as head of the Political Department of the Jewish Agency and had returned from Germany after signing the "Transfer Agreement." To this day, the painful question remains: Who murdered Arlozorov?
The monument, seashells, and above them the houses of Tel Aviv that grew up, alongside a portrait of Chaim Arlozorov. Sculptor: Drora Dominie.
Square of Sites
The story of the square, a symbol of modernity in the 1970s that took the place of the Mahalul neighborhood.
Ben Gurion Boulevard
The boulevard's first name was KKL Boulevard. Along the boulevard there are many relaxation areas and coffee kiosks, and it also encompasses many stories: a workers" farm, Beit Chana and the Purim attack, orchards, and architectural styles.
Gordian Knot – Sculpture
A Gordian knot is a complicated knot that has no ends and cannot be untied. The story tells of Gordius the farmer who became king because he was the first to pass by the statue of Zeus.
King Midas tied his father's cart with a knot that could not be untied. Rumor spread that whoever could untie the Gordian knot would be the man to conquer Asia. One day, Alexander the Great passed by the cart during his conquest.
Paula and David Ben-Gurion
It is impossible not to stop at the new statue that has been placed on the boulevard next to the house where they lived. For a moment, it seems as if Paula and David Ben-Gurion have returned to the Poalei Agudat Yisrael neighborhood in Tel Aviv. You can hear the story behind the statue in a video by the sculptor, Shira Zlozor.
Ben-Gurion House
The events and decisions of the leader who used to go down to the sea every morning and stand on his head, and put an entire country on its feet.
Hannah's House
The house named after Chana Chizik was built in the 1930s, on the site where the Poalei Agudat Yisrael farm, founded and managed by Chana, operated in the 1920s. It is a little hard to believe, but there used to be a farm here between the boulevard and the route of Arlozorov Street (which had not yet been paved at the time), and its purpose was to train young women for agricultural work so that they could integrate into the working settlement.
In 1997, Café Apropo was located here, and on Purim, a suicide bomber blew himself up, killing three women: Yael, Anat, and Michal. Etched in all our memories is the image of Shani, Anat's daughter, a baby dressed as a clown, being carried by a policewoman.
On the boulevard opposite Beit Chana stands a monument in memory of the three.
Street lamp sculpture
An unusual street lamp that does not illuminate the boulevard, but is connected to an electricity pole.
Sculpture – Gabi Kelzmer.
Tel Aviv Zoo
It's a little hard to believe, but at the end of the boulevard is the Tel Aviv Zoo. And so, the roars of lions, the heads of giraffes, and other animals became part of the cityscape.
On Hadassah Street, which borders the garden, you will find a statue of Mordechai Shorenshtein, founder of the zoo.
Rabin Square
From Hadassah, we can go up to the balcony of the city hall and look out onto the square that changed its name from Kings of Israel Square to Rabin Square, following the tragic assassination of the Israeli prime minister.
Before heading down to the monument, we'll check out Tomerkin's open-sky Star of David monument.
Tel Aviv City Hall
The building was constructed in the 1960s in the Brutalist style.
The Rabin Memorial
The earthquake that struck Israel can be felt in the monument designed from basalt rocks after the earthquake. I recommend watching the video next to the monument, "Democracy Square.".
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Michal Shashon Bibi – Falling in love with Tel Aviv-Jaffa
Revealing the secrets of Tel Aviv-Jaffa
"Tel Aviv–Jaffa and I – a love story that unfolded step by step. I invite you to walk with me to the beat of the city, to discover, to be moved, and to hear the stories that bring it to life."
⬤ A certified tour guide for over 30 years, with a bachelor's and master's degree in Land of Israel Studies. ⬤ Specializes in Tel Aviv–Jaffa: neighborhood stories, personalities, Hebrew literature, culture, and architecture. ⬤ Combines historical knowledge, human experiences, smells and tastes, and a contemporary view of the city.
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