The "White City" - A guided tour

In 2003, Tel Aviv, “The white city”, was honored a World Cultural Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO chose to commend Tel Aviv for the special architectural character of its buildings, streets and avenues, and now is your chance to witness this unique urban site by yourself.

Founded in 1909, Tel Aviv was the first Modern Hebrew city. It was built just north of the ancient port of Jaffa, and was tailored to the needs of its residents. From the early 1930’s until the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, some 4,000 buildings were constructed in the "international style" known as Bauhaus. These buildings of “the white city”, located between Allenby Street in the south, Begin Road and Ibn Gvirol Street in the east, the Yarkon River in the north, and the Mediterranean Sea in the west, were designed by local architects who were educated in Europe before immigrating to what was soon to be the modern state of Israel. This architectural style is characterized by its simplicity and functionality, and the building pillars, balconies and flat roofs became the trademarks of the city.

Tourists who wish to explore the wonders of the “white city” are invited to join a free guided tour, which meets every Saturday at 11:00 at 46 Rothschild blvd, in the heart of the “white city”. The tour focuses on some of the city’s main areas along Rothschild blvd, and offers a perfect way to appreciate life in Tel Aviv, in the past and today.

The city tour passes near several Tel Aviv hotels on its way, though most of the Tel Aviv hotels are located near the sea. Adiv hotel is one of the Tel Aviv hotels located just near the starting point of the free guided tour along Rothschild blvd. Just ask the staff and they will happily direct you to Rothschild Boulevard, where you will start your acquaintance with the city that was honored as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO.