What’s going on with Allenby? The Story of a Street

What Has Allenby Been Through? The Story of a Street

Join us for a fascinating guided tour along vibrant Allenby Street, a street that never stops reinventing itself. Theaters, cinemas, and clubs alongside diverse architectural styles and unique businesses turned Allenby into the beating heart of Tel Aviv for many years.
During the tour, we will walk the length of the street and visit its key landmarks: the first hotel in Tel Aviv, the Great Synagogue—which once served as a focal point for citywide celebrations and is now undergoing transformation—and former cultural and entertainment venues that once operated here.
We will explore the various architectural styles, from the colorful eclectic designs of the 1920s to the International Style architecture of the 1930s, and discover long-standing businesses that have survived for decades on a street in constant flux—from watch and photography shops to musical instrument stores, bookstores, and the Philatelic Center.
We will also delve into major and minor urban moments: the café hubs of the 1930s, public events, parades, and spaces where political and cultural figures met on a daily basis. Through stories, anecdotes, and historical photographs, we will examine how the street reflected the city’s dreams, struggles, and transformations.
The tour will conclude with a short visit to the Tel Aviv–Yafo City Museum, stopping at several central points, including the office of Meir Dizengoff, the city’s first mayor. Participants are then invited to continue exploring the museum at their own pace and deepen their encounter with the city’s story.

When?
Friday | 13.2, 27.2, 6.3
12:00–13:30

Wednesday | 4.3
12:00–13:30

Where?
Start: Allenby St. & Rothschild Blvd. 107
End: Tel Aviv–Yafo City Museum, 27 Bialik St.

Duration: 2 hours

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*The event will be documented and shared on social media
*The tour is intended for adults
*The route includes construction areas along the light rail line and demolition sites in the Mugrabi area following summer damage