The buildings of Tel-Aviv span a wide range of architectural styles, historic buildings have been restored and visitors can enjoy seeing Bauhaus, Eclectic, Brutalism and International architectural styles in Tel-Aviv.

The White City

Tel-Aviv is best known as the White City for its 400 UNESCO World Heritage Bauhaus buildings. Thanks to the many immigrants who have arrived on Israel's shores the architectural styles in the city are varied. Foreign and locally born architects have taken international architectural styles and adapted them to Tel-Aviv's climate and culture.

Eclectic-Style

Stand-out examples of interest in Tel-Aviv include the Pagoda House built in 1925, inspired by a Chinese pagoda but adapted with elements of Greek and Islamic architecture. This Eclectic Style can be seen in many other Tel-Aviv buildings like the Levine House (1924); Bialik House and Nordau Hotel.

International-Style

Tel-Aviv has about 4,000 International Style buildings, constructed in 1930-1954, which feature horizontal windows, flat roofs and curved balconies like the buildings surrounding Dizengoff Square.

Brutalism Style

The El Al House (1963) is an example of Brutalism architecture in Tel-Aviv, it features exposed concrete and geometric repetition. This kind of architecture was prominent following WWII when Israeli born architects wanted to express their new independent society.

In more recent times major architectural projects in Tel-Aviv have included the Tel-Aviv Museum of Art, the Peres Peace House and the Azrieli Towers.