HaTahana (The Train Station Complex)

HaTahana (The Train Station Complex) is situated between the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and the Tel Aviv neighborhood of Neve Tzedek near Jaffa. From the year of 1892 and until 1948 the Jaffa-Jerusalem train line worked here. This train route was the first in the area between Turkey and Egypt. Today, HaTahana (The Train Station Complex) is one of the charming places in the fashionable southern part of the city of Tel Aviv. HaTahana (The Train Station Complex) spreads over an area of 49 acres and it includes 22 beautifully restored buildings dating back to various historical periods. HaTahana (The Train Station Complex) is housed inside an architecturally reconstructed structure, and it includes, among others, the historical train station structures. This is a modern cultural and commercial center which combines stores, restaurants, food markets, children’s area, arts and activities. Among the many attractions of HaTahana (The Train Station Complex) one can find an urbane organic food market, photography exhibitions and product designers and artists fair.