Tel Aviv, officially known as Tel Aviv-Yafo or translated as Tel Aviv, is the second largest city in Israel. It is the largest metropolitan area in the country and the most densely populated region, serving as Israel’s economic hub and considered the most expensive city to live in the Middle East.

Tel Aviv is regarded as Israel’s most international economic center and the heart of the so-called “Silicon Wadi” region, characterized by its vibrant, modern, and cosmopolitan features, making it recognized as the cultural capital of Israel. It is a significant tourist city that combines Mediterranean charm with cultural diversity, famous for its two architectural styles. The most internationally renowned White City of Tel Aviv was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003. Being the cultural capital of Israel, Tel Aviv hosts numerous cultural centers such as the Tel Aviv Opera House, Tel Aviv Frederick Mann Auditorium, and Habima Theatre, all of which are distinctive in their own right. Israelis have more museums per capita than any other country in the world, with many located in Tel Aviv, including the Museum of the Jewish People, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and the Museum of the Jewish Diaspora.

Tel Aviv is also known for its exceptionally open and vibrant nightlife in the Middle East, with the seaside promenade lined with numerous nightclubs and bars, serving as the focal point of Tel Aviv’s nightlife atmosphere. Therefore, Tel Aviv is renowned in Israel as the “City that Never Sleeps.”

Tel Aviv

Reasons to visit: Second largest city in Israel

Continent: Asia

Country/Region: Israel

Province/State: Tel Aviv District

City: Tel Aviv