Florentin Embracing The Old And The New in Tel Aviv

If you are in Tel Aviv you have to go south to Florentin. Florentin is like Jaffa in many ways. First it retained its historic look. Second it is a host of diverse cultures and religions with Jews, Muslims, and Christians living together in a single neighborhood. And lastly, it has partly succumbed to the need to modernize and make sure its streets are attractive enough to local and foreign tourists. However in Florentin, this modernization is not taken too seriously. It is content in reviving old buildings without erasing its undeniable Bauhaus look. Just enough work is put into these structures that it still looks almost the same as it was before but more chic – a reflection of the new inhabitants in the neighborhood. This run-down chic look is attracting more and more visitors to Florentin which made Tel Aviv short term rental apartments very common in the neighborhood, a perfect accommodation option for tourists.

The history of Florentine is built upon on Greek influence with its early inhabitants coming from Saloniki. Florentin is known to be a poor place for a long time and even with numerous gentrification efforts in the past, it seems unable to shake off that run down look. But this has proved to be the one of the most undeniable attributes of Florentine. It is trapped from its sad past, but partly revived by a breath of fresh air from young people, artists, designers, students, and artisans who wanted to carve a name in Tel Aviv's highly fashionable and trendy society. Today there is Tel Aviv apartment rental available in the neighborhood ready to usher in the exodus of the young and hip to Florentin.

Florentin has always been known for unique furniture pieces but now it is also known for modern art, high end fashion, and sizzling nightlife. The transformation of Florentin from an untended urban area to a place of high fashion was not achieved through intentional efforts from the city's urban planners. The way it came to be is a very accurate description of its present look – spontaneous face-lift that was initiated from the inside out. Simply put, young people got a hold of Florentin's cheap living costs and decided to change the place the way they see fit. It is the perfect place to go to have fun, dine, drink and be merry. This is the motivation of many people to settle and secure Tel Aviv apartment rental here. Tourists who like to stay longer and build relationships with locals can choose to go for Tel Aviv holiday rentals as this enables them to host social gatherings, something that can be very hard and expensive to do in a hotel.

There are sushi places like Yoko sushi bars right in Florentin St., cafes like Lenny's, Perla and Shirale Espresso Bar, and restaurants like the famous Casbah, Bugsy or The Hummus Bar. There are also small shops that sell great, unique items up in Herzl and Nachalat Binyamin Streets. These shops sell anything from home accessories, hand painted items to toys and kosher food items. There are also many small but interesting art galleries showcasing different styles of art that will suit your taste.

Your Florentin experience and how good it will be will depend on your proximity to the cafes, restaurant, and shops around the area. There are Tel Aviv holiday rentals that are on or near Florentin. These rentals give you the freedom to roam the streets in a leisurely, unhurried manner. Tel Aviv short term rental apartments are also numerous in the area perfect for tourists who would rather have a place to call their own while in Florentin.