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Ben-Gurion House

17 Ben-Gurion Boulevard, Tel Aviv, Israel
(03) 522-4925
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Ranked #26 of 75 attractions in Tel Aviv
Type: Museums, Historic Sites
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

Very authentic. Rather spartan. But we are talking round 1950s. Very pleasent house with lots of memorabilia. Not too much explanations. Tricky area to park a car. Near public transport, so easy to get to.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

David Ben-Gurion was a simple man and so was his home, its his library that was fascinating to me. I learned so much about Ben-Gurion and his family and his entire life that I felt very knowledgeable about his life and accomplishments. Not to be missed attraction to get a real feel for the man who loved Israel and had... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

ALways visit this modest and fascinating home when I am in TA. Such an intimate experience with the memory of one of Israel's most visionary founders!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

as Mr, David Ben Gurion does not create any news since Dec. 73 I pass by many times as it is a main road but walk or drive slower - respecting this man, his luck was that he lived those days and succeeded our bad luck - he is not in power today !

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

The two things I was struck by in this house is its modest scale considering that the owner was a world-class leader; and the relatively large size of his library. All is nicely preserved so that you expect him to walk in at any moment. There's not much to distinguish it from any other house on that block. Walking distance... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Visited the Ben Gurion Residence in September 2012. Amazing site and an a must see when visiting Tel Aviv. When walking around it is not hard to imagine history being made there...

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

Great man with great library. If you are pressed for time save it for another visit. It was near the hotel and worth spending some time. There is no way to see all worth seeing in one trip.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

this house is the private home of the first prime minister of Israel who was a very modest man in comparison to later prime ministers of this country, and by touring his house you can learn a little bit about the man, and a lot about the time that he lived there. its for free with a posebility for free... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2012 via mobile

This historic place is easy to get to and worth a visit! The original home of Israel's 1st Prime Minister is modest, simple to navigate and meticulously kept in the exact condition as when he lived there. The photos, letters, and gifts from visiting diplomats and presidents are all very interesting to see. Also, his impressive and voluminous book collection... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012 via mobile

This is a very old preserved house, housing the magnificent library of David Ben Guryon. One should have a guided tour to understand the beauty of the decade when things took place. The people, atmosphere, and the beginning of Israel. it is nice to imagine how life were back then, and what kind of man he was. If you like... More

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