If you want to feel Tel Aviv's soul - the raw, colorful, creative, and deeply flavorful part of it - you have to head to Florentin.

This southern Tel Aviv neighborhood has undergone an incredible transformation. What was once gritty and neglected is now one of the city's most vibrant, expressive, and artistic corners. It's a hub for designers, musicians, and trendsetters, and somehow still feels like one of the city's best-kept secrets.

A Living, Breathing Canvas

Florentin is bursting with energy - and graffiti. Not the scribbled, messy kind, but full-blown street art that tells stories of protest, love, heritage, and hope. On a family trip, we took a graffiti walking tour that absolutely captivated all of us - even the teens! I took some of my favorite photos during that tour.

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