Charles Clore Park
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Charles Clore Park is not too similar to the usual Russian tourist park. The open area between the modern buildings and the Mediterranean Sea is not forested, but in some places there are trees and shrubs. The main idea - space with sea views.

The park is named in honor of its founder British financier and philanthropist Charles Clore Jewish origin. In 1948, during the Revolutionary War, the area was subjected to shelling. Most of the houses were destroyed or damaged. In 1960 the authorities of Tel Aviv decided to relocate residents and demolish slum, and on the shore of a park.

To work on a park called the famous Israeli poet and landscape architect Omer Hillel. He faced some difficulties: soil on a long and narrow strip along the coast are not allowed to plant trees. In these circumstances, I was born the concept of the park - no limits, only freedom, wind and salty spray. Most of the territory is covered by green lawns and shrubs typical beach, such as the Mediterranean quinoa or evening primrose. On the eastern side grow a few palm trees and tamarisks.

In 2009, over two-year reconstruction of the park. Now there is a children's playground with swings and climbing structures, as well as with awnings for shade. On the open space under the scorching sun it is very hot, but there is a "wet zone" with fountains, which are refreshed and happy children and adults. There are also fitness machines, barbecue and a wooden deck for yoga.

The park is decorated with several sculptures, among which two stand out clearly. Made of wood, stone and metal sculpture "Harp, sea and wind" Israeli artist Ilan Averbuch similar both on the harp, and the skeleton of a dinosaur, and a broken heart. The second product of the work of well-known Israeli artist Ilana Gur also recalls the sea wind - sculpted in a very expressive manner the sculpture called "Woman against the wind."

Not far from the "Women" is a small museum of the Etzel (Irgun Jewish underground organization that operated in Palestine between 1931 and 1948). The museum building is inscribed in the ruins of the house in the early XX century.

Locals and tourists walk in the park late Charles Clore - picnic, fly kites, and walked the dogs, ride bikes along the promenade, which separates the park from the beach, or just sit on a bench overlooking the water surface. However, the sea where you can watch everywhere - it can be seen from anywhere in the park. Those who have thought to take a walk sandwiches are usually advised to snack on the beach in the trendy (and not cheap) fish restaurant "Manta Ray". In the evenings, the park often come to the bride and groom to arrange a photo session at sunset.

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