Constructed in 1965, Shalom Meir Tower was Israel’s first skyscraper, and its tallest building for over 3 decades. Nowadays, its ground floor includes a visitor center devoted to the early history of Tel-Aviv.
History of Shalom Meir Tower
In 1909 about sixty Jewish families purchased a sandy plot of land northeast of Jaffa and established there a new colony – Tel-Aviv. Its main streets were Rothschild Boulevard and Herzl Street, whose northern end was marked by the colony’s school (Gimnasia Herzliyah).
Since then, quite a few more high-rise buildings were added to Tel-Aviv skyline, and Migdal Shalom, as the locals call it, lost its fame. Today, Shalom Meir Tower’s ground floor hosts several exhibitions, all devoted to Tel-Aviv’s early history.
Visiting Shalom Meir Tower Visitor Center
The Shalom Tower’s visitor center is easily accessed and is free of charge. Its ground floor presents several exhibitions –
Tel-Aviv’s First Streetlamp – Next to the model is the actual first streetlamp of Tel-Aviv, first operated by kerosene, and later by electricity. The residents of early Tel-Aviv took great pride by having this streetlamp, the first of its kind in all of Palestine.
The Migdal Shalom Visitor Center is a great experience for anyone wishing to learn in detail about the establishment of Israel’s first Hebrew city, Tel-Aviv.
A visit to the site can be combined with a guided day tour of Jaffa and Tel-Aviv.
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Additional Day Tours
Points of Interest in the Area
Rothschild Boulevard | |
Neve Tzedek | |
“Hatachana” – Jaffa Railway Station |