A number of structures in the area bear witness to the neighbourhood’s life before it became the bohemian capital of Israel, including tiny traditional synagogues and the Lehi Museum, which covers a good chunk of the history of pre-state Mandate Palestine in the years leading up to Israel’s 1948 declaration of independence. Culture Trip stands with Black Lives Matter. He is so knowledgeable about the various street artists because he has personally interviewed them for their artistic perspective and, This place is very hip and you can stop into any of the emerging artist studios or shops and enjoy some very interesting forms of art. InterContinental (IHG) Hotels in Tel Aviv, The Leading Hotels Of The World in Tel Aviv, Hotels near Nestor Feller Guia Profesional en Israel, Hotels near (TLV) Ben Gurion Intl Airport, Delicious Israel - Private Culinary Walking Tours, Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in Tel Aviv, Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks in Tel Aviv, Conference & Convention Centers in Tel Aviv, Nachalat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall Tickets, Explore on your feet—and never miss anything, Sample the local scene with in-the-know guides, See all 15 Florentine tours on Tripadvisor, See all Florentine experiences on Tripadvisor, View all hotels near Florentine on Tripadvisor, View all restaurants near Florentine on Tripadvisor, View all attractions near Florentine on Tripadvisor. We were a group of friends with two couples from abroad, led by a lovely young man Shay from "Funzing". While the cuisine in the area includes top-notch Indian (24 Rupee), Mediterranean fusion (Dalida), and traditional Israeli (Hummus Eliyahu), the older Persian restaurants such as Shamshiri provide a different experience, with generous portions of roasted meat and the chance to see what the area was like in the pre-street-art era. Each neighborhood street and its specialty: Wolfson for chandeliers; Matalon for household goods; Kfar Giladi for costume jewelry. Wonderful old Tel Aviv neighborhood in the south of the city and up against Jaffa (Yafo) and adjacent to the Levinsky Market Place that specialized in Greek, Romanian and Turkish spices, baked goods, chesses, fruits and kosher meats. Florentin’s narrow streets by Flickr user Tmanto. Visitors can enjoy Florentin’s walls and its wide range of dining options, bars, boutiques, entertainment venues and galleries, alongside traditional attractions in the area, like old school family-run Persian restaurants and the spice vendors in Levinsky Market. It is a good place to shop for spices, nuts, and dry fruits. As in many global cases of gentrification including that of much of the north of the city, this attracted a community of artists and designers who created trendy live-work spaces out of dingy, derelict buildings. I went there and purchased a beautiful iron sculpture for my hom, South Tel Aviv, bordered by Derech Yafo St., Ha'aliya, Derech Shalma, and Avravnal, Tel Aviv Israel, Street Art in Florentin Tel Aviv by Funzing, We organized a tour in Florentin to see the Grafitty all over this neighbourhood in Tel Aviv. Florentin’s lifestyle is very different to much of the Tel Aviv seen by tourists, and is still, to a certain extent an industrial zone and garment district where traders buy and sell clothing, artisans build bespoke furniture, and businesses from across Israel venture to purchase unique stocks. Florentin Tel Aviv is a fascinating neighborhood which attract artists, movie industry locals and students creating a multicultural unique place. This has transformed Florentin into one of Tel Aviv’s most popular spots for the artsy crowd, and increasingly, for the mainstream. Be sure not to miss Vital (the accent is on the last syllable) St., heart of the neighborhood’s nighttime activities - the teeming corner bars, cafés and clubs alive with fashionable youth, music and talk overflowing onto the street and levels of energy felt far and wide. 6 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting Tel Aviv, Plan your trip to Tel Aviv: from buying flight tickers to packing the right way to pass the border, The Florentine Urban Culture & Graffiti Tour. Tel Aviv’s industrial zone-turned-artist enclave is the perfect place to spend the day. However, that's not the only legendary place in Florentin. Although Florentin’s colorful residents often see themselves as detached from the big city, the neighborhood is actually pretty close to the city’s center and most points of interest. Slowly, the neglected buildings fell into ruin and Florentin became the home for many of the country’s poorest citizens, as well as many illegal foreign workers. It has been compared to Williamsburg in New York City because of its predominance of young people who live there. There is much that is old but often colorful in the neighborhood, including Bauhaus buildings in various stages of disrepair (though many are undergoing renovation and are being preserved, to regain their former glory).