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Set atop a central hill, this national institute and museum has some of the best views of Tel Aviv. Its museum provides a gripping journey through Israel’s past.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

Visit this landmark Roman Catholic church, believed to stand on the very same site where the Virgin Mary died and ascended to heaven.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

Experience Israel at its most modern in the thriving coastal city of Tel Aviv, a cosmopolitan cultural hub lined with stunning beaches.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

Visit this landmark Roman Catholic church, believed to stand on the very same site where the Virgin Mary died and ascended to heaven.

See a performance in Hebrew, browse the archives or simply admire the grand architecture of Israel’s shining national theater in the heart of Tel Aviv.

Find your own patch of sand on one of the loveliest beaches in Tel Aviv, a waterfront destination popular among both tourists and locals. 

Stroll around one of the most stylish quarters of Tel Aviv, appreciating the artsy ambiance and enjoying late-night parties with its youthful population.