Welcome to Music Notes - a monthly travel diary of things to see and do in one of the World's great cities - We add a little Chartblue twist and ensure we give a little musical slant to the info. At Chartblue we believe that by exposing ourselves and each other to other cultures and experiences in the only way we can overcome racism and hate. So travel safely and take a moment to stop and enjoy the music!

For our first ever Music Note Travel Diary, we thought it would be appropriate to portray the home city of Chartblue and it's creators...

City:               Tel-Aviv, Israel

Popular Tourist Attractions:

Neve Tzedek                 
One of Tel-Aviv's most popular neighbourhoods, the area is home to many trendy cafes, shops and has a distinctively European flare.

Independence Hall
Where David Ben-Gurion declared Israel's independence on May 14th, 1948. Pictures an memorabilia adorn the walls and it is possible to listen to the original recordings of the declaration speech.  +972-3-517-3942                

Tel-Aviv Aquarium
Formerly the Dolphinarium, this beach-side aquarium offers lots to see and do to visitors of all ages. While there are no longer any Dolphin exhibits open to visitors, the site offers many long, window-bordered observation areas to take in the sea world! +972-3-510-6670

Caesarea
Rich with Roman history, Caesarea is the largest archeological site in Israel and displays mosaics, artifacts, bathtubs and more from the Crusader period of Rome. The amphitheatre and Crusader City are set alongside the beach and harbour and is a must-see for any avid history buffs.
 

Musical Connections:

Hometown to:
- Mika
- Pinchas Zukerman

Fun Facts:

- Tel-Aviv was home to the first International office for Intel and became a Technology Hub in the 1990's
- 91.8% of Tel-Aviv's population reports to be Jewish
- Tel-Aviv has a very young population that is getting gradually younger. Currently more than 55% of the population is 30 years or younger.
- Tel-Aviv is a hot tourist destination for the region and boasts 44 hotels with more than 5.800 rooms.
- Placedo Domingo was house tenor at the Israeli Opera for 3 years
 

Tel-Aviv Tourism Information

Previous Music Notes - Destinations:

Tel-Aviv, Israel
Berlin, Germany
Toronto, Canada