Park, Charles Clore Photo: Park, Charles Clore

Park, Charles Clore's not too similar to the usual Russian tourist Park. Open territory between the modern buildings and the Mediterranean sea is not planted with trees, there are trees and shrubs. Main idea – free space with sea views.

Named the Park in honor of the founder of the English financier and philanthropist of Jewish descent, Charles Clore. In 1948, during the War for independence, the area was shelled. Most of the houses were destroyed or damaged. In the 1960s, the authorities of tel Aviv decided to relocate the residents and demolish the slum area and at the coast to build a Park.

For operation over the Park called famous Israeli poet and the landscape architect Omer Hillel. He encountered some difficulties: the soil on a long and narrow strip along the coast were not allowed to plant trees. In these circumstances, was born the concept of the Park – no restrictions, just freedom, wind and salt spray. Most of the territory is covered with green lawns and shrubs typical beach, such as Mediterranean quinoa or evening primrose. On the East side grow a few palm trees and tamarisks.

In 2009 was completed the two-year reconstruction of the Park. Now here is a children's Playground with swings and climbing objects, as well as with canopies for shade. Outdoors under the scorching sun is very hot, but there is a "wet area" with fountains, where happy to freshen up and children and adults. There is also the gym, BBQ area and wooden deck for yoga.

The Park is decorated with several sculptures, among which there are two. Made of wood, stone and metal sculpture, "the Harp, the sea and the wind" Israeli artist Ilan Averbuch looks like both the harp, and the skeleton of a dinosaur, and a broken heart. The second piece by the famous Israeli artist Ilana Goor is also reminiscent of the sea wind – sculpted in a very expressive manner the sculpture called "Woman against the wind".

Far from "Women" is a small Museum of the Etzel (the Jewish underground organization of Irgun that operated in Palestine between 1931 and 1948). The Museum building is inscribed in the ruins of houses from the early twentieth century.

Locals and tourists walking in the Park Charles Clore late – picnics, fly kites, walk the dogs, ride bikes along the promenade that separates the Park from the sea, or just sit on the benches overlooking the water surface. However, the sea here you can watch anywhere – it can be seen from any point of the Park. Those who are not smart enough to take a walk sandwiches, usually advised to eat on the beach in the trendy (and expensive) seafood restaurant "manta ray". In the evenings, the Park often come the bride and groom to arrange a photo session at sunset.

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