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Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv

Susan Dalal, Neve Tzedek Located in the south of Tel Aviv, Neve Tzedek is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Israel. Founded in 1887, Neve Tzedek is the first neighborhood that was built outside of old Jaffa. Neve Tzedek literally means the house of justice and it is also one of God's many sacred acronyms. Today, Neve Tzedek is filled with many successful cafes and restaurants . Neve Tzedek is definitely one of the most fashionable areas in Tel Aviv. Many Israelis and tourists come to Neve Tzedek to enjoy its extraordinary scenery. Anyone who has visited this neighborhood would be able to tell you about its unique architecture and atmosphere. For these reasons, Neve Tzedek has become a source of attraction for painters, photographers and film makers. The history of the neighborhood In the early years of the 20th century , Neve Tzedek was a poor neighborhood that inhabited many accomplished Israeli artists and writers including Agnon, the Israeli author w...

The Old Train Station Complex, Neve Tzedek

Neve Zedek Train Station (Mitcham HaTachanah) turns into an historical and cultural center Old train station, Neve Tzedek One of the best attractions in Tel Aviv is the reconstructed  train station complex. If you're touring Tel Aviv, make sure not to skip this lovely site. Located next to Neve Tzedek , an historical neighborhood  in Tel Aviv , has become known for its great architecture, vivid cultural life and unique atmosphere that attracts artists and designers. The station complex has been recently opened for the general public after being closed for years. Mitcham Hatachanah The site is generally referred to as Hatachana, meaning station in Hebrew. The station was built in 1891 under the Ottoman regime as the first railroad in Israel, which served as a major junction for transportation and commerce. The site has been closed for many years and was used by the IDF. A few years ago it was handed to the Tel Aviv municipality that made a   decision to ...