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Rishon LeZion, Rishon LeZiyyon or just Rishon (Hebrew:ראשון לציון) is a city in Israel on the Coastal Strip, just south of Tel Aviv. Rishon is Israel's fourth largest city with a population of 221,500. Its name translates as 'first for Zion' suggesting its importance as, along with Petah Tikva, the first Zionist settlement in Israel, founded in 1882.

Travel to Rishon LeZion - Visa Requirements

Buses to Rishon LeZion

Buses number 174, 201, 274 and 19 reach Rishon from Tel Aviv (30-45 minutes).

by Car

by Train

Rishon now sports its own train station, very uncomfortably located at the southern edge of town.

Tours and Getting around Rishon LeZion

Rishon LeZion tourist attractions and sightseeing

Rishon LeZion city tours

Superland - After the Pioneers -

It would take you about 10 minutes by car from the city center to reach Rishon's beach, which is quite nice, if crowded on weekends. Further south is "Palmachim" beach.

Rishon LeZion souvenirs and shopping

"Kenyon Hazaav" - "The Golden Mall"

Rishon LeZion Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

  • River - Asian kitchen
  • Isadora - Chef's restaurant
  • SoHo - Sushi bar
  • La Familia & Francheska - Italian food
  • Loft,Agadir,Black - Meats restaurant
  • Cafe Polla - Coffee place with great breakfasts
  • Max Brenner - Chocolate Bar
  • Sunflower-. Quality Chinese Cuisine 

Rishon LeZion nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Katza Barca

  • Sunflower. Quality Chinese Cuisine 

Rishon LeZion cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

There are no hotels in rishon, but you can stay at the nearest city

Get out

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