Take a walk along Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv, Israel

Founded in 1909 by Jewish immigrants, Israel's hip coastal city is known for its arts and music scene as well as its gay and lesbian community.  It is also famous for its blocky 1930s Bauhaus architecture and has the world's largest concentration of these functional buildings.  In addition, it has a fine beach and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv, Israel

Wide Rothschild Boulevard has a central pedestrian path holding several landmarks, including  the Founder’s Monument and the city’s first well (at 8 Rothschild).  Considered Tel Aviv's most beautiful street, it was created shortly after the city was founded and is filled with eclectic-style buildings that were popular at the beginning of the 20th century.  It is part of the area known as the White City--a UNESCO World Heritage Site--featuring Bauhaus buildings in the 1930s German architectural style characterized by geometric lines and symmetry.  Restaurants and coffeehouses are plentiful. 

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image c2012 Carole Terwilliger Meyers