Holon, Israel: photos, reviews of tourists

Rejecting the old-fashioned opinion that it is impossible to build a house on the sand, as it collapses, the town of Holon (Israel), firmly built on the sand, stands. Some sources say that its name came from the word "sand".

Location:

Located in the heart of the country, part of the Tel Aviv District, the Gush Dan metropolitan area, Holon (Israel), whose photo can be seen in this article, is considered one of the youngest cities in the country. The first mention of him refers to the Old Testament times. But today's view of this city began to be formed only in the 20s of the last century.

In Israel, the city of Holon is not considered a resort. It is located between other major metropolitan cities. Due to the peculiarities of the overall size of the country, two cities often quite often share a highway or a road, which often confuses people who come here from larger countries. Holon is also surrounded almost from all sides by cities that are "across the road". Thus, bordering on the west with Bat Yam, in the north with Tel Aviv and Azor, only in the south the city has a small space of two kilometers of sand dunes, further passes into Rishon LeZion.

Tourism

Although the resort town is not recognized, it annually hosts a huge number of tourists from different countries. This is primarily due to the weather in Holon (Israel): most of the days in the year are hot, sunny. The city is called "Israeli Disneyland" as guests of the country, and its inhabitants. In this place on excursions come from Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, Haifa and Jerusalem. Due to the extensive program for the development of cultural recreation points in the city, Holon can be identified as one of the most attractive places for tourists.

Park "Tel Giborim"

In the city of Holon (Israel) there is a stunning park "Tel Giborim", equipped completely for a pleasant pastime. There are places for barbecue, roller and bicycle paths, as well as an amphitheater. By the way, rest in this place reminds on the organization pastime in park "Leumi" in Ashkelon, having a place for a barbecue located between various historical sights. In this case, the beauty of the fountain in the park "Pepper", created in the form of a waterfall, though with fountains located in Tiberias can not be compared, creates a refreshing, amazing atmosphere, constantly attracting people tired of the heat.

And if in Tiberias work on their content requires a lot of time, especially when they do not work, the waterfall "Peretz" functions constantly, which makes it especially attractive in summer hot days. It should be noted that in Holon the weather differs in its dryness - this is due to its remoteness from the sea coast. This helps to tolerate the high temperatures characteristic of the region.

Museum of Design

Also in the city of Holon (Israel) is the Design Museum, designed by designer and artist Ron Arad. He impresses with his decisions and forms. On the perimeter, entwined with ribbons of steel of different shades and sizes, this unusual building already at the entrance strikes visitors who pass inside with eyes opened with surprise. No less unusual expositions are waiting for them here.

Attractions

In the city of Holon (Israel) there is the largest number of all kinds of attractions and entertainment for kids. The truth and adults in them participate with great pleasure, plunging head into genuine joy and childish delight even for a short period.

Park "Yamit 2000"

What else is interesting for Holon (Israel)? There is a famous park of water attractions "Yamit 2000". It surprises with its huge size (60,000 m²), located in the heart of the city. Every day thousands of tourists from all over the country come with children, relatives and friends to plunge into the fun of these attractions. They, by the way, until recently were focused on children from three years old, but since 2011 there has appeared a specialized site designed for the youngest visitors.

As the director of the park assures, the stay is acceptable and completely safe for the baby to stay with his parents even if he is only a few months old. The Aquapark offers more than twenty different slides, indoor pools, several outdoor pools, and a SPA center. For a day it is almost impossible to try all local attractions, including because once rolling on a hill, there is a desire to experience the sensation again.

Children's Museum

This is the next extraordinary attraction of this city. The museum is a unique institution in which you can touch everything. At the same time, the child, taking part in various activities, himself becomes part of this exposition. In the process, he identifies himself with a certain character in fascinating stories, which are compiled by children's fairy tale therapists and psychologists. In the museum, from recent time, there are unusual excursions that are very popular among parents and children.

Carnival

And, of course, the most unrestrained, noisy and bright carnival takes place in Holon in the days of Purim (holiday). He gives the participants a fabulous, magical extravaganza, which for a long time remains in everyone's memory.

Medical tourism

Representatives of sickness funds work in the Holon on health care, there is also a well-equipped and well-developed hospital in Wolfson. The development of medical tourism in Israel is now at its peak, therefore, some hospitals in the country accept patients from other countries, saving lives and giving hope. Hospital Wolfson, located in Holon, is included in the program of development of medical tourism. It provides its services to citizens of the country, as well as those who came from abroad for treatment.

Holon, Israel: reviews of tourists

Having been here once, already on the way to the airport, every tourist with gratitude and warm sadness remembers about this amazing city. Almost all at this moment decide for themselves to return here again. More enthusiastic reviews of tourists are difficult to find.