The Electrifying Story of Gan HaHashmal and Its Architecture

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The Electrifying Story of Gan HaHashmal and Its Architecture

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Tel Aviv audio tour: The Electrifying Story of Gan HaHashmal and Its Architecture
This is a 0.6mi walking tour.
It takes an average of 35 mins to complete.
Tel Aviv
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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!

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Neighbourhoods LGBTQ+ Architecture Modern History

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Tomer Chelouche

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I started guiding tours in Tel Aviv in the footsteps of my ancestors, who participated in the establishment of the city. Unfortunately, they didn't leave me any real estate :) But at least they left me with good stories.

I live in Tel Aviv, a father of two lovely children (most of the time), and I hold a Master's degree in Political Science and Public Policy from the Tel Aviv University. I feel like my children have taught me more about life than my university studies.

In my tours I strive to create an experience where participants feel like they are part of the story. I love to tell stories about Tel Aviv, that you can see with your very eyes. I'm intrigued by every curve of a building, every sewer cap bearing the city's emblem and every street sign - and I hope you'll enjoy hearing the stories behind them as much as I enjoy telling them.

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Preview Location

Location 5

First power plant in the Land of Israel‏‎

Stop for a moment in front of the blue sign.

You're standing in what used to be an orchard, one of the orchards in which oranges were grown before being exported through the Jaffa Port to Europe and America. The oranges were branded as Jaffa Oranges, a trademark that exists... Read More
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Major Landmarks

  • בית יעקבזון

  • Levontin Street

  • Shvil HaOr

  • משרדי חברת החשמל

  • HaHashmal Street

  • Hasharon Garden

  • מלון פליי לבונטין תל אביב - PLAY Levontin Hotel Tel Aviv

  • Allenby Street

  • Ha-Moshavot Square

  • Barzilai Street

  • Abraham Tel Aviv

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Getting There

Route Overview

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  1. Start location
    Mikve Israel St 23-13, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
  2. Total distance
    1km
  3. Final location
    HaRakevet St 8, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
  4. Distance back to start location
    61.99m

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.

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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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