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In the center of southern Tel Aviv’s hip Florentin area, The Levinsky Market is a cultural treasure. Even while it might not be a typical tourist’s first visit in Tel Aviv, this market, or shuk, might entice anybody with its blend of exotic spices and distinctive personality. It is one of the top locations in Tel Aviv to buy spices and is highly well-liked by people. Visitors may experience the market’s extensive culinary heritage in only five blocks by trying bourekas, roasted almonds, and dried fruit while drinking ouzo or even chowing down on salted fish.
HISTORY OF THE LEVINSKY
Around the 1930s, Jewish immigrants from Greece started settling in the Florentin district, which led to the construction of spice booths, stores, and restaurants serving food from the Balkan region. Following the establishment of Israel as a state, there was a surge of Iranian immigration to the region. They brought their own cuisines with them, adding Persian-influenced stores and food, and the market kept growing. Visitors may now discover a bustling marketplace consisting of bakeries, cafés, and stores offering everything from home products and supplies to dried fruits and nuts.
VISITING THE LEVINSKY MARKET
Beginning at the intersection of HaAliya Street and finishing close to HaMashbir Street, the market runs along Levinsky Street. Visitors will encounter a variety of stores and businesses, both new and old, while strolling by the alluring aromas. In addition to offering delicious coffee and tea, Café Atlas, established in 1924, also offers spices and medicinal herbs.
Yom Tov Delicatessen offers meat, olives, cheeses, jams, and the extremely well-liked Turkish confection known as halva. Shuk California, which lies nearby, is well-known for its assortment of nuts and unusual dried fruit. And this is only the start… There are countless other stores and eateries to explore and find along the road.
Despite the fact that Tel Aviv is most renowned for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife, the city still has little markets like this one that are worth exploring. Visit it from dawn to night, Sunday through Thursday. Early afternoon on Friday through Saturday, the market is closed.
The distance between Tel Aviv’s New Central Bus Station and the Levinsky Market is around 10 minutes by foot.