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

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

A mile-long coastal walkway, Lahat Promenade runs from Tel Aviv Marina to Charles Clore Park and is a lively place for a seaside stroll.

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.

Browse the exhibits at this large museum, which hosts valuable art collections as well as precious historical artifacts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls. 

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

Watersports enthusiasts, dog walkers and the city’s LGBT crowd flock to this lively beach at the northern end of the Lahat Promenade. 

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.

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

In the commercial center of Jerusalem, glitzy boutiques line old-fashioned streets and upscale neighborhoods bustle with locals and visitors alike.

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

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

Browse the exhibits at this large museum, which hosts valuable art collections as well as precious historical artifacts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls. 

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.

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

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

This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.  

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

Explore the impressive home of one of Israel’s most celebrated poets for a glimpse into his private life, poetic works and cultural interests.

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