City: Holon
Country: Israel
Population: 190,000
City was founded in: 1935
Became a Dayton Sister City in: 1998
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
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
Holon Institute of Technology:
http://www.hit.ac.il/web/eng/default.asp
Commerce and Industry Administration:
http://www.holon.muni.il/English/Municipality/Pages/IndustrialArea.aspx
Holon, Israel
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City Seal/Coat of Arms of Holon