The White City of Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

The Bauhaus Movement of the first half of the 20th century left an indelible mark on Tel Aviv, as German and other European émigré artists applied the concepts of the modernist school during the growth of the young metropolis from 1933 onward. There are over four thousand examples of that school of architecture that comprise the World Heritage site.

These examples can be found throughout the city center practically on every street, so even if you keep just to the main squares and thoroughfares, you will still find them. For instance, one of the most fetching squares in town, Dizengoff Square, is surrounded by buildings that well illustrate the overall style, of which Hotel Cinema Esther is the most famous.

The quiet and somewhat hidden from the main routes Bialik Square is headlined by another gem, the Old City Hall.

As I was reading up on the WH site before my visit, I found many references to the supposedly bad shape in which many of the historic houses currently find themselves. And yes, I saw some of that myself. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).