Holon, Israel

City: Holon
Country: Israel
Population: 190,000
City was founded in: 1935
Became a Dayton Sister City in: 1998

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Brief Description

This central city, once known primarily for its large industrial zone, has reinvented itself as a culture and design center and children’s paradise. In the last 20 years, Holon has rebranded itself as the Children’s City. The city’s infrastructure has been upgraded, educational institutions renovated and modernized, neighborhood leisure facilities improved and several new and modern neighborhoods built for the benefit of all residents and families.

 

Useful Links

 

City of Holon:
http://www.holon.muni.il/English/Pages/default.aspx

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The Story Gardens:
http://www.holon.muni.il/English/Culture/Pages/Gardens.aspx

 

The Israel Children’s Museum:
http://www.childrensmuseum.org.il/front/ShowCategory.aspx?Lang=HE&CatId=99

 

Mediatheque Cultural Center:
http://www.holon.muni.il/English/Culture/Pages/Medi.aspx

 

The Israeli Cartoon Museum:
http://www.holon.muni.il/English/Culture/Pages/CartoonMuseum.aspx

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Holon Institute of Technology:
http://www.hit.ac.il/web/eng/default.asp

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Commerce and Industry Administration:
http://www.holon.muni.il/English/Municipality/Pages/IndustrialArea.aspx

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City Seal/Coat of Arms of Holon