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Rothschild Boulevard
Tickets: book ahead or walk in?
Rothschild Boulevard is a public street and park with no admission, open 24 hours.
Timed entry
No
Typical price
Free
Busiest
Evenings, weekends
Quietest time
Midday on weekdays
Best time to visit
Autumn and spring evenings are ideal, when the temperature drops and the boulevard fills with local life. Weekend mornings are quieter for a relaxed stroll.
Budget tips
Walking and entering the boulevard are free at all times. Entry to the Independence House costs about 30 shekels and offers discounts for students and pensioners with an ID card.
Recommended for
History lovers, Romantic couples, People watchers, Architecture enthusiasts
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Quick facts: This boulevard stretches almost 7 kilometers and has around 600 ficus trees that create a natural canopy over the sidewalks. It is the place where the Declaration of Independence of Israel was signed in 1948, in the house of the first mayor.
Highlights: At number 16 on the boulevard stands Independence House, where David Ben-Gurion declared the independence of the state before a small crowd of people, no more than 25 attendees. You can still see the bullet marks from the 1948 war on the facades of historic buildings, a detail that many visitors pass by without noticing.
Insider tips
- Rent a bike from the Tel-O-Fun city station and ride along the entire boulevard, stopping at the cafés that catch your eye
- The most beautiful photo is taken from the corner of Allenby Street, where the line of trees and the Bauhaus buildings create a perfect perspective
- Avoid peak hours around midday when the sun is strongest and shade is missing in some areas
- Look for the small restaurants on the side streets, not directly on the boulevard, where prices are lower and the food is more authentic
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