The Electrifying Story of Gan HaHashmal and Its Architecture
About the Tour
Layers of local history await you in the trendy Gan HaHashmal Neighborhood. It started as a luxury neighborhood, constructed by the financial elite of 1920’s Tel Aviv. Alas, over the years it crumbled down and was in dire state of urban decay up until the 1990’s. Transforming from a particularly dubious area, the neighborhood made a remarkable comeback in recent years. Gan HaHashmal is once again a highly coveted area in the heart of the city. As you stroll through its streets you will feel the positive vibes that ooze from the unique designer shops and from the fashionable cafes and restaurants. To uncover the magnificent history of Gan HaHashmal neighborhood follow this DIY tour that will unveil the intriguing stories that lie dormant in each stylish building that you see. A luxury neighborhood turned into a slum is now being rediscovered as the most electrifying place in Tel Aviv - by you!
Tour Producer
Tomer Chelouche
Father of two and Tel Aviv tour guide since 2008.
My family was one of the founding families of Tel Aviv. Unfortunately, they didn't leave me any real estate so I guide tours instead.
I love to tell people about this amazing city. Join me and I hope you'll enjoy all that Tel Aviv has to offer!
Preview Location
Location 5
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Major Landmarks
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בית יעקבזון
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Levontin Street
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Shvil HaOr
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משרדי חברת החשמל
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HaHashmal Street
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Hasharon Garden
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מלון פליי לבונטין תל אביב - PLAY Levontin Hotel Tel Aviv
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Allenby Street
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Ha-Moshavot Square
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Barzilai Street
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Abraham Tel Aviv
Getting There
Route Overview
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Start locationMikve Israel St 23-13, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel -
Total distance1km -
Final locationHaRakevet St 8, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel -
Distance back to start location61.99m
Directions to Starting Point
The tour starts a short distance from the bus stop on Mikve Israel Street. The no. 5 bus that goes through here, perhaps the most popular bus in Tel Aviv, will take you directly from the city's center to our starting point - 28 Levontin street.
Tips
Places to stop along the way
Local coffee shops and restaurants, designer shops
Best time of day
Sun.-Thu Afternoons and early evenings as well as Friday morning
Precautions
Be careful when crossing thes treet.
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