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232-21. Houses built at the beginning of 19th century at Herzl Street and Sderot Rothschild, view from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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232-21. Houses built at the beginning of 19th century at Herzl Street and Sderot Rothschild, view from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 A monstrous house west from crossing of Sderot Rothschild and Nahalat Binyamin Street, view from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  Houses east from Lilienblum M. L. and Herzl Street, view from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  Jamming traffic at Herzl Street at intersection with Lilienblum, view from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  A garden on a roof of a house just to the north, at the northern end of Herzl Street, view from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  View of Herzl, Kefar Giladi, Haqishon Street and Derekh Yafo Street below from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  View of Herzl, Kefar Giladi, Haqishon Street from Migdal Shalom tower. Russian Orthodox monastery is on horizon. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  Herzl Street behind Derekh Yafo Street from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  Houses at Tarmav and Bet Yosef Street (zoomed), view to the north and slightly west from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  Houses at Shenkin Street west from Kikar Magen David (zoomed), view to the north and slightly east from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  A lunch on a roof of a house at Shabazi Shalom Street, view from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  Crossing of Hatalmiy, Yavneel and Shabazi Shalom Street, view from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  View to the north from Migdal Shalom tower. Nahalat Binyamin Street is to the right. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  Area around Hatabor and Rabinovitch Street, view to the north from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  View of area near Hatabor and Rabinovitch Street (zoomed) to the north from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  View to the east from Migdal Shalom tower. Great Synagogue at Allenby and Ahad Haam Street is at the center. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  A spot (zoomed) around Nahalat Binyamin and Rabbi Meir Street, view from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  A spot (zoomed) around crossing of Nahalat Binyamin and Rambam Street, view from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  A spot (zoomed) around crossing of HaTabor and Rabinovitch Street, view to the north from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  View of Hashalom towers and Ramat Gan from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  View of Kerem Hatemanim quarter, Opera Tower hotel, US embassy etc. from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  Downtown Tel Aviv to the north from Migdal Shalom tower. Nahalat Binyamin Street is to the right. The Middle East, October 25, 2001  Downtown Tel Aviv to the north from Migdal Shalom tower. Nahalat Binyamin Street is to the right. The Middle East, October 25, 2001  Markets (zoomed) at 3810 and Kalisher Road, view from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  Area around Dolphinarium from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  View of Shabazi quarter to south-west from Migdal Shalom tower. Old Jaffa is to the left on horizon. Dan Panorama and Hyatt hotel are near the beach. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  Hassan Beck Mosque and Dolphinarium behind it (zoomed) from Migdal Shalom tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  Hassan Beck Mosque and David Intercontinental hotel at evening. Migdal Shalom tower is to the left. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  A strange house on Herzl Street. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, January 4, 2001  Houses on Bolshaya Zelenina Street built at the beginning of 20th century in Petrogradskaya Storona neighborhood. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 30, 2004  Earliest houses in Tel Aviv on Derekh Yafo Street. The Middle East, January 4, 2001  A house at Allenby Street, view from Ahad Haam Street. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  A Jew walking from Rothschild Boulevard near crossing with Shenkin (?) Street. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, July 15, 2000  A house at Rothschild Boulevard near crossing with Balfour (?) Street. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, July 15, 2000  A tomb of Rothschild in a cave in Rothschild s Park near Zikhron Ya akov. The Middle East, January 28, 2001  View of Pikk Street (Pikk ta"nav), one of the most architecturally diverse streets in Tallinn s Old Town. The spectacular grey Art Nouveau building on the right (with the corner turret) is a masterpiece designed by architect Jacques Rosenbaum in 1910. It is famous for its fantastical facade featuring two large dragons and Egyptian-inspired motifs. Today, the ground floor houses the Draakoni Gallery. On the left side of the street (the red and grey facade), one can see the St. Canute s Guild Hall (Kanuti Gildi Saal). Originally built in the 13th century and remodeled in the 19th century with Tudor-style windows and statues of St. Canute and Martin Luther on the facade. It now serves as a contemporary performing arts center. The yellow building on the immediate right foreground is Pikk 22, which houses the Estonian Handicraft House (Eesti Ka"sito"o" Maja). This shop is a go-to place for authentic Estonian folk art and crafts. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  A wooden house built at the end of 19th century (?) at 7/59 Morskaya Street near Sestroretskiy Kurort, 15 miles north-west from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2000  V. E. Krivdina Summer House (Dacha) at 16 Grigoryeva Street built at the beginning of 20th century in Sestroretskiy Kurort, 15 miles north-west from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2000  View of Old Jaffa from Tel Aviv beach after sunset. The Middle East, October 25, 2001  View of Azrieli Towers from Kaplane Street, with Jewish Agency Offices to the right. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, January 4, 2001  Houses at Gruzenberg Street. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, November 23, 2000  View of houses in western Tel Aviv from a plane, near Ben Gurion Airport. The Middle East, September 25, 2000  A house at intersection of Ahad Haam and Bezalel Yafe Street. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  View of rectangular(?) tower north from round tower of Azrieli Complex. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, May 31, 2002  View of rectangular(?) tower north-west from round tower of Azrieli Complex. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, May 31, 2002  Beginning of the lower Nahal Peres Canyon 1 mile north-east from Tamar ascent to Dead Sea (Road 25), 17 miles east from Dimona, view to the west. The Middle East, May 10, 2001  Turkish pavilion Abu Nabut (built in 1820) served to water caravans and travellers at Ben Tsvi Street in Tel Aviv. The Middle East, July 15, 2000  This view from the St. Nicholas Church tower focuses on the southwestern edge of the Old Town, dominated by medieval fortifications and the lush greenery of Toompea s slopes. The massive round tower on the right is Kiek in de Ko"k ("Peep into the Kitchen"), a 15th-century artillery tower. Its formidable stone walls, over 4 meters thick, were designed to withstand cannon fire, making it the most powerful defensive tower in the Baltic region during its time. Today, it houses a fortification museum. Below the tower, the cobblestone street running vertically is Ru"u"tli Street, historically home to the city s executioner and later a quiet residential area. To the left of Ru"u"tli Street, the large building with the expansive red-tiled roof is the Swedish St. Michael s Church (Rootsi-Mihkli kirik). Originally a medieval hospital and poorhouse, it was converted into a church for the Swedish garrison and community. Its simple, robust architecture contrasts with the more ornate merchant houses found elsewhere in the Old Town. Estonia, October 16, 2025  Northern Tel Aviv, view from Azrieli Tower. The Middle East, May 31, 2002  View to the north from Azrieli Tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, May 31, 2002  A 19th (?) century house at Truda Street. Cheliabinsk, Russia, August 13, 2001  A 19th (?) century house at 82 Truda Street. Cheliabinsk, Russia, August 13, 2001  Northern Tel Aviv from Azrieli Tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, May 31, 2002  South-eastern(?) view from Azrieli Tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, May 31, 2002  View to the north from Azrieli Tower (Ayalon Highway and Ramat Gan). Tel Aviv, the Middle East, May 31, 2002  View to the north from Azrieli Tower (Ayalon Highway and Ramat Gan). Tel Aviv, the Middle East, May 31, 2002  View of Israeli Defence Ministry west from Azrieli Tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, May 31, 2002  Sunset over Mediterranean Sea. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, October 25, 2001  Earlier Tel Aviv architecture of Derekh Yafo Street. The Middle East, January 4, 2001  Avni Inst. of Fine Arts on Elat Street. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, January 4, 2001  Ramat Gan area in northern Tel Aviv (good target for Scud missiles), view from Azrieli Tower. The Middle East, May 31, 2002  Entrance to Avni Inst. of Fine Arts on Elat Street. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, January 4, 2001  This view is captured from the intersection of Pikk and Voorimehe streets, looking up towards the Pikk Jalg (Long Leg) Gate Tower. The prominent white tower with the red tiled roof at the end of the street is the 14th-century gate tower that guards the entrance to Toompea Hill. Historically, this was one of two main gateways separating the merchants of the lower town from the nobility on the hill. On the left, the building with the "VeTa" sign (visible at Pikk 4) houses a well-known Estonian brand specializing in linen and knitwear. The arched doorway and display windows are set into a facade that typifies the street s historic character. To the right, the street branches off into Voorimehe, a smaller lane known for charming spots like the Karu Talu Svokolaad chocolate shop (located at Voorimehe 6) and Pulla Bakery. Estonia, October 16, 2025  This view from Rataskaevu Street looks directly towards the imposing St. Nicholas Church (Niguliste kirik), creating one of the most picturesque and architecturally significant scenes in Tallinn s Old Town. The dominant feature is the massive tower of St. Nicholas Church, dedicated to the patron saint of merchants and sailors. The church, originally built in the 13th century as a fortress-church, showcases a mix of Gothic and Baroque elements. The current Baroque spire (added in the late 17th century) rises high above the street, while the lower sections reveal the heavy limestone walls typical of medieval defense structures. At the base of the tower, one can see the Small Chapel (Va"ike kabel) and the Clodt Chapel. The smaller, yellow-and-white structure with the arched entrance (left foreground) is the Chapel of St. Matthew (later St. George), adding a touch of color and intricate detail to the otherwise austere stone facade. Estonia, October 16, 2025  Looking south from the Friendship Bridge, this view captures the recreational and spiritual side of the city, contrasting with the military fortifications seen on the other side. The prominent spire in the distance belongs to the Narva Alexander s Cathedral, an Evangelical Lutheran church built in the late 19th century. Its distinct octagonal tower is a major city landmark that survived severe damage during WWII. Along the riverbank, one see the modern architecture of the Joaorg Beach Building (the low, tiered structure nestled in the trees). This area serves as a popular public space with a swimming beach, gym, and promenade, offering locals a place to relax by the river. Estonia, October 16, 2025  View of Judean Desert, Nahal Bokek, and beginning of its canyon from a hill, 2.5 miles west from Ein Bokek. The Middle East, April 17, 2001  View of Judean Desert, Nahal Bokek, and beginning of its canyon from a hill, 2.5 miles west from Ein Bokek. The Middle East, April 17, 2001  Houses for immigrants at Bialik Street. Beer-Sheva, the Middle East, November 18, 2001  Rectangular(?) tower and Ayalon Highway north from round tower of Azrieli Complex. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, May 31, 2002  Aref El-Aref s House (1938) in Old City of Beer-Sheva, at intersection of Herzl and HaAtzmaut Street. The Middle East, October 28, 2000  Northern end of Vene Street (Vene ta"nav) at the intersection with Olevima"gi and Bremeni ka"ik. The red brick building on the immediate left is located at Vene 28. It is a historic structure that was originally built in 1912 as a residential building and briefly housed the Estonian Provisional Government in 1918. It stands out with its industrial-style red brick facade contrasting with the medieval stone walls nearby. The large limestone wall with the archway on the far left is part of the city s defensive fortifications, specifically near the Bremen Tower (Bremeni torn). The archway leads into Bremen Passage (Bremeni ka"ik), a short, atmospheric walkway that connects Vene Street to Uus Street through the city wall. The tower itself, a 15th-century horseshoe-shaped defensive structure, is located just behind this wall. In the background, at the end of the street, you can see the yellow tower and facade of the Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas (Nikolai kirik) at Vene 24. Designed by architect Luigi Rusca and built between 1820-1827, this Neoclassical church serves a congregation under the Moscow Patriarchate and is known for its valuable iconostasis. It sits on the site of a much older church that served Novgorod merchants in the Middle Ages. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Steel sheets for better security on windows of new houses at Itzhak Rager Street. Beer-Sheva, the Middle East, September 21, 2001  Beginning of the second part of the trail along Nahal Tsafit Creek, 2.5 miles east from Arava junction. The Middle East, November 29, 2001  Beginning of the lower canyon of Nahal Tsafit Creek, 2 miles south-east from Arava junction. The Middle East, November 29, 2001  Behind a fall at the beginning of the lower canyon of Nahal Tsafit Creek, 2 miles south-east from Arava junction. The Middle East, November 29, 2001  A fall at the beginning of the lower canyon of Nahal Tsafit Creek, 2 miles south-east from Arava junction. The Middle East, November 29, 2001  Beginning of upper Nahal David. Ein Gedi, the Middle East, March 29, 2001  Geological Trail through Timna Mountains, near the beginning. The Middle East, March 15, 2001  Beginning of Geological Trail through Timna Mountains. The Middle East, March 15, 2001  View along Mu"ndi Street (Mu"ndi ta"nav), looking towards the Tallinn Town Hall and its iconic spire. This short, cobbled street connects Pikk Street to the Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats). Historically known as "Mu"ndrikute ta"nav" (Street of the Porters), it was a key route for goods moving from the harbor to the market. The large pink building on the right (corner of Mu"ndi and Kinga streets) is a prominent residential and commercial block. Its ground floor houses souvenir shops like Lina, selling traditional linen goods, and the Japarto Crepes & Waffles cafe (visible signage "TURU" further down). The building s mansard roof and regular fenestration are typical of the 19th and early 20th-century renovations in the Old Town. At the end of the street, the Tallinn Town Hall (Tallinna raekoda) rises majestically. It is the oldest surviving Gothic town hall in Northern Europe, completed in 1404. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Lai Street in the Old Town. The row of gabled buildings on the right is known as the "Three Brothers". These medieval merchant houses are less famous than the "Three Sisters" on Pikk Street but are equally historically significant. The white facade in the immediate foreground (right) features a neo-Gothic or historicist style, likely dating from a later renovation (potentially 19th or early 20th century) that unified earlier medieval structures. One can clearly see the transition from the plastered, light-colored facade in the foreground to the simpler, pastel-yellow medieval warehouse-style building next to it. These buildings often retain their original "diele-dornse" layout (a large front room for business and living quarters behind). The perspective highlights the massive scale of St. Olaf s Church (Oleviste kirik) at the end of the street (Lai 50). The tower s copper spire, weathered to green, creates a striking contrast with the red tile roofs and the autumn foliage on the left. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Near the beginning of the Dry Canyon in the upper Nahal David. Ein Gedi, the Middle East, March 29, 2001  View of remains of Roman houses (?) and Nahal Besor River to the north from Tel Sharuhen hilltop in Eshkol Park 10 miles west from Ofakim. The Middle East, February 27, 2001  View of residential houses from Derekh Hashalom Street. Beer-Sheva, the Middle East, September 3, 2000  A roof of a building from Azrieli Tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, May 31, 2002  Bet Eshel Street, near the Clock Tower. Jaffa, the Middle East, January 4, 2001  This panoramic view from the tower of St. Nicholas Church looks south-west towards Toompea Hill, capturing the dense layering of Tallinn s medieval and religious history. The striking structure with black onion domes is the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, an Orthodox cathedral built in 1900 in the Russian Revival style. Its imposing presence on Toompea Hill contrasts sharply with the surrounding red-tiled roofs, symbolizing the complex history of the Russian era in Estonia. In the foreground and middle distance, you can see key parts of the city s defensive network: The square tower with the tall red roof in the foreground is the Maiden Tower, a 14th-century defensive structure that now houses a cafe. Just behind and slightly to the left of the Maiden Tower (partially obscured) is the massive Kiek in de Ko"k artillery tower, whose Low German name ("Peep into the Kitchen") referred to the guards ability to see into nearby homes. Connective sections of the medieval city wall run between these towers, marking the boundary between the lower town and the upper citadel. The green space visible near the base of the wall is the Danish King s Garden (Taani kuninga aed). According to legend, this is where the Danish flag (Dannebrog) fell from the sky during a battle in 1219, turning the tide in favor of the Danes. The garden sits on the slope directly facing St. Nicholas Church. Estonia, October 16, 2025  Sea Mosque (?), with Tel Aviv on background. Jaffa, the Middle East, January 4, 2001  Amphitheatre-like part at the beginning of the Dry Canyon in the upper Nahal David. Ein Gedi, the Middle East, March 29, 2001  Ayalon Highway and Ramat Gan north from Azrieli Tower. Tel Aviv, the Middle East, May 31, 2002  A wider view of Pikk Street (Pikk ta"nav) in Tallinn s Old Town, focusing on the Russian Embassy at Pikk 19. The elegant pink building on the right with the balcony and the Russian Federation flag is the Russian Embassy. It is a historic structure dating back to the late 19th century, originally built as a private residence before becoming a diplomatic mission. A marked Estonian police van is parked further down the street on the left. Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, there has been a constant police presence here to monitor the protests and ensure security around the embassy. The metal barriers covered in protest art, flags, and posters run along the entire length of the sidewalk in front of the embassy. This installation has become a defining feature of the street, transforming a diplomatic zone into a site of permanent public demonstration. The view looks down Pikk Street towards the north, showing the narrow, cobblestone character of the Old Town. On the left, you can see other historic buildings, including shops and restaurants like the Cantina Texas (just visible in the distance). The contrast between the beautiful medieval architecture and the tense political atmosphere is striking. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Italian Pergola located in the Private Garden (Sobstvenny Sadik) of Catherine Park. The pergola was built in 1865 (mid-19th century) during the reign of Alexander II. It was designed specifically to be covered in climbing plants, creating a shaded walkway or "veranda" that offered respite from the sun while allowing views of the obelisk and the surrounding landscape. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Evening view of Lai Street (looking towards St. Olaf s Church). The large grey building on the right (Lai 44/46) stands out with its curved bay windows and decorative facade elements. This is a fine example of Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) architecture, which appeared in Tallinn during the early 20th century. Its smoother lines and larger windows contrast sharply with the smaller medieval merchant houses nearby. On the left, the yellow building (Lai 33) retains a more traditional, modest scale typical of the street s residential past. At the end of the street, the illuminated white tower of St. Olaf s Church (Lai 50) acts as a dramatic focal point. The lighting accentuates the church s massive walls and the green copper spire against the twilight sky. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025 |
