Herzilya is proud to have sister-cities all over the world. These are cities and towns which mutually promote cultural and commercial ties and create joint programming and international business associations.
List of Sister-Cities:
- San Isidro, Argentina – San Isidro is located in greater Buenos Aires and is the most affluent neighborhood in the province. San Isidro’s center is an historic area, dating more than 300 years old.
- Paphos, Cyprus – Located on the southwest Mediterranean coast of Cyprus, Paphos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its ancient ruins.
- Leipzig, Germany- Germany’s 8th most populous city, Leipzig is an economic center and an historically important trade hub. Leipzig is also considered a global music center.
- Marl, Germany – A historic town, remains of early settlements in the area date the region to the old and middle Stone Age. Today the city is home to 90,000 residents.
- Hollywood, Florida, USA – Hollywood is located in between Miami and Fort Lauderdale and is the 12th largest city in Florida.
- Columbus, Ohio, USA – The capital of Ohio, Columbus is the 14th most populous city in the U.S. The city is named after the explorer Christopher Columbus.
- San Bernardino, California, USA – Located in Southwest California, San Bernardino is home to California State University.
- Banska Bystrica, Solvakia – Located in central Slovakia, Banska Bystrica features a picturesque look dating back to the Late Middle Ages. Surrounded by mountains and located on the Hron River, Banska Bystrica is a popular tourist destination.
- Dnipro (Dneipropetrovsk), Ukraine – The fourth largest city in Ukraine, Dnipro is home to approximately 1 million people. The city dates back to mid-16th century and is a center of business and politics.
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal – Funchal is located on the Atlantic Ocean and is the sixth largest city in Portugal. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the country due to its historic and cultural significance.
- Alicante, Spain – Alicante is located on the southeast Spanish shore of the Mediterranean and is a historic port.