Petah Tikva, Modern industrial city in Central District, Israel
Description
Petah Tikva is a city east of Tel Aviv in Israel's Central District, built on former farmland that once supported orange orchards. The city today consists of business districts, residential areas, and shopping centers spread across a sprawling urban layout.
History
In 1878, Jewish pioneers founded the settlement on swampy ground along the Yarkon River, which was later drained for cultivation. Baron Edmond de Rothschild funded the drainage work, allowing citrus plantations to flourish through the early 20th century.
Culture
The name means "Gate of Hope," referring to a biblical verse that early settlers chose to reflect their vision for the community. Residents today still point to this origin when explaining how their town balances tradition with modern industry.
Practical
Buses and trains run regularly to Tel Aviv and other cities in the metropolitan area. A new light rail line opened in 2023 provides connections within the city and to neighboring communities.
Did you know?
The orchards that once covered the area have given way to technology parks where companies like IBM and Intel operate. This shift from agriculture to high-tech unfolded over just a few decades following Israel's statehood.
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Lomjer Yeshiva
359 m
Great Synagogue
193 m
Netzach Yisrael school in Petah Tikva
122 m
Avraham Shapira's House
313 m
Rabinovich Hotel
286 m
Lahman Estate and the Winery
269 m
Petah Tikva Printing House
266 m
Swatitzky House
436 m
בית גוטמן בכר
187 m
Helbna Neiditz House
289 mפתח לתקוות העולם
150 m
בית הכנסת הגדול (פתח תקווה)
174 m
Dinovich Synagogue
199 m
Daniel Lifshitz Yard
266 m
Fishetzner House
275 mGraf Yard
238 mGuttmann-Bachar House
189 mFeibel Stalovsky House
383 m
Maklev House
165 mLampert Yard
252 mLipkis Yard
276 mGreenstein House
131 mMichael Shapira Yard
293 m
Farmers' House
335 mבית פקידות הברון
338 mSharet hall
210 mWork of art, sculpture
255 mאנדרטת הניצחון במלחמת העולם השנייה
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