White City of Tel Aviv facts for kids
The White City of Tel Aviv is a special area in the city of Tel Aviv, Israel. It's famous for its unique buildings, which were built in a style called Bauhaus. This style is also known as the "International Style."
After the 1920s, when Tel Aviv had many different kinds of buildings, a new style arrived in the 1930s. Jewish architects from Germany brought the Bauhaus style to the city. These buildings are so special that in 2003, UNESCO declared parts of Tel Aviv a World Heritage Site. This means they are important places that should be protected for everyone to see.
To learn more about these buildings, you can visit the Tel Aviv Bauhaus Center, which opened in 2000 on Dizengoff Street. There's also the Tel Aviv Bauhaus Museum, which opened in 2010 on Bialik street, near the old City Hall.
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What is Bauhaus Architecture?
The Bauhaus style started in Germany in the 1920s. It's known for its simple, clean look. Bauhaus buildings often have:
- Smooth, white walls
- Flat roofs
- Round corners
- Lots of windows, sometimes shaped like a thermometer!
- Balconies that stick out
These buildings were designed to be useful and modern. They didn't have a lot of fancy decorations. The architects wanted buildings to be bright and airy, letting in lots of sunlight.
Why is Tel Aviv's White City Special?
Tel Aviv has the largest collection of Bauhaus buildings in the world. Many architects who studied the Bauhaus style in Germany moved to Tel Aviv in the 1930s. They built thousands of homes and offices in this new style.
The buildings in Tel Aviv are special because they were adapted for the hot climate. Architects added features like:
- Small windows to keep out the strong sun
- Shaded balconies for people to sit outside
- Flat roofs that could be used for sleeping on cool nights
This mix of modern design and smart ideas for the weather makes the White City truly unique. It shows how a new style of building can be changed to fit a different place.
Becoming a World Heritage Site
UNESCO is an organization that helps protect important places around the world. In 2003, they recognized the White City of Tel Aviv as a World Heritage Site. This honor means that the buildings are considered very important for human history and culture. It helps make sure these special buildings are preserved for future generations to enjoy and learn from.
Images for kids
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Cinema Hotel, a building from the 1930s built in the International Style
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A famous Bauhaus building called The Thermometer House, named for its windows
See also
In Spanish: Ciudad blanca de Tel Aviv para niños
