... because of the architecture (Pagoda house)

Pagoda House

I must have passed tens of times by this magnificent Pagoda house on the corner of Nahmani and Montefiori streets, but until now I never stopped by to take a close look and appreciate its splendor. This building was built in 1925 and renovated in the 2000s. Today this is a private residence. With all the gorgeous old Tel Aviv buildings in a very sad state, this renovation is truly inspiring.

I took a couple of minutes to admire the Pagoda house from the tiny and shady King Albert sq. - such a wonderful place in hot summer day! I've instantly added it to my list of Tel Aviv's hidden gems :)

King Albert sq.

In addition to the Pagoda house, from the square you can see a charming "Ben Ami" corner cafe.

Cafe "Ben Ami"

I'm so happy to be back on this blog! Happy Sunday everyone :)

... because of hidden gems

Every city has these wonderful, unknown to many, hidden places. The fun of being a local is to know them, and to be able to proudly present them to visitors. That's what I'm doing right now :)
Hill square, near Park ha-yarkon, is a tiny charming square with a couple of benches, a lot of cats, and a fountain. The square is named after British General Hill, who fought the Ottoman Empire army during the WW I and crossed Ha-yarkon river in 1917 right here, by this small hill.