Herzliya

Also known as Herzeliya, Herzeliyya, Herzelia, Hertselia, Hertzeliya, Hertzeliyah, Herzeliah

Herzliya ( ; , / ) is an affluent city in the central coast of Israel, at the northern part of the Tel Aviv District, known for its robust start‑up and entrepreneurial culture. In , it had a population of .

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Herzliya is a wealthy coastal city in central Israel, just north of Tel Aviv, that has become a major hub for technology startups and entrepreneurship. The city is notable for its strong business and innovation economy, which has made it an important center for Israel's tech industry.

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Place details

Locality: הרצליה
Region: מחוז תל אביב
Country: ישראל
Population: 97,470
Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Herzliya
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.translit_lang1: Hebrew
Settlement.translit_lang1_type1: ISO 259
Settlement.translit_lang1_info1: Herçliya
Settlement.translit_lang1_type2: Translit.
Settlement.translit_lang1_info2: Hertzliya
Settlement.translit_lang1_type3: Also spelled
Settlement.translit_lang1_info3: Herzliyya (official)
Settlement.image_skyline: צילום מהאויר של הרצליה 23.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: View of Herzliya
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Herzliya.svg
Settlement.image_blank_emblem: 60px
Settlement.blank_emblem_type: Coat of arms
Settlement.pushpin_relief: 1
Settlement.pushpin_map: Israel center ta#Israel
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District

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Travel guide

Understand

Herzliya (population 88,734 in 2011) consists of two parts which are separated by the main roads and rail line that cut through it. To the east of the highways is Herzliya, the city itself, often referred to by locals as "the city". This is mostly a residential area that doesn't usually get many tourists, although travelers wanting to step away from the beaten path and see authentic urban life in Israel could find it very interesting. To the west of the highways, right on the coastline, lies an upscale suburb called Herzliya Pituach (הרצליה פיתוח), home to many beachfront hotels and expensive residences. This is a big industrial and commercial center, home to many high-tech companies, decent beaches, good restaurants and lively night clubs, and most tourists to the city find themselves in this area. the main road is named Ben Gurion (בן גוריון).

Get in

The main transport lines that pass through Herzliya cut through it from south to north on their way along the Israeli Coastal Plain.

Sleep

Herzliya has a slew of expensive beachside hotels.

Connect

Reichman University operates a local radio station on 106.2FM, called AudioVersity (formerly IDC Radio). Some of its programs are in English. The radio's English website provides a program schedule , and marks English programs with "EN".

Go next

Nearby cities of Ra'anana, Ramat-Hasharon, or watch a movie in "Cinema City" Gelilot.

Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Encyclopedic overview

15 sections

Contents

History
Demographics
Education and culture
Local government
Mayors
Landmarks
Herzliya Conference
Sports
Transportation
Herzliya Pituah
Arab–Israeli conflict
Twin towns – sister cities
Notable people
References
External links

Named after Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, Herzliya covers an area of . Its western, beachfront area is called Herzliya Pituah and is one of Israel's most affluent neighborhoods and home to numerous embassies, ambassadors' residences, company headquarters, and houses of prominent Israeli business people.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Herzliya” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.