{"id":241,"date":"2018-04-07T06:30:53","date_gmt":"2018-04-07T04:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.local\/wordpress\/team\/201\/source\/?p=241"},"modified":"2020-11-09T16:46:00","modified_gmt":"2020-11-09T14:46:00","slug":"jerusalem-shopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/israel.travel\/jerusalem-shopping\/","title":{"rendered":"JERUSALEM SHOPPING"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Souvenirs from Jerusalem - What would a Jerusalem tour be without some really great shopping?<\/p>\n

There are several areas in Jerusalem with outdoor shopping promenades and a few indoor malls as well. Rest assured, when going shopping in Jerusalem, you can find what you\u2019re looking for at whichever budget.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CITY CENTER: BEN YEHUDA AND SURROUNDING STREETS<\/strong>
\nJerusalem\u2019s entire city center area is now one large pedestrian mall.\u00a0 The city center\u2019s core is\u00a0Ben Yehuda St.<\/strong>, a pedestrian street full of shops and restaurants,<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0whose renovation a few years\u2019 back made for a welcoming experience, with its repaved Jerusalem stone walkway,\u00a0 classy street lamp posts, elevated seating areas,\u00a0 and a small fountain to boot.\u00a0 The surrounding streets also enjoyed an upgrade with a sleek, grey-tiled sidewalk resurfacing and the same classy street lamp posts as on Ben Yehuda. This renovation was all done in preparation for the startup of the city\u2019s\u00a0lightrail on Jaffa St<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Given the expanded revamped area, when you go shopping in Jerusalem, it\u2019s worth a stroll on all of the center city streets: Shatz St., King George St.,Hillel St., Ben Yehuda St., Jaffa St., Yoel Salomon St., and all of their offshoot streets.\u00a0 Tip:\u00a0 On Fridays during the day, check out the Artists Fair on Shatz and Betzalel Streets \u2013 an excellent place to purchase Jerusalem gifts by local artisans.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=\"1051\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ben Yehuda St. itself is a hill, connecting with King George St. at the top, and Jaffa St. at the bottom, where it opens up into the Zion Square plaza (Kikar Tzion). \u00a0Ben Yehuda highlights include branches of two famous Israeli companies: The Dead Sea beauty products, Ahava, and the quality Teva-Naot leather shoes. Ben Yehuda St. is also a good place to peruse Judaica and Christian souvenirs at overall mid-tier prices \u2013 be sure to bargain! \u00a0The area also offers practical day-to-day items, from hats and umbrellas to electronics.<\/p>\n

At the bottom of Ben Yehuda St., at Zion Square plaza, stands the newly-installed department store HaMashbir LaTzarchan (commonly referred to as simply \u201cHaMashbir\u201d), whose multiple floors offer everything you\u2019re used to in a department store. Near Zion Square, jewelry store\u00a0Baltinester (Jaffa St.<\/strong>) is well known in particular for its name necklaces made to order.\u00a0From Zion Square, you\u2019ll enter into Nachalat Shiva, centeredon Yoel Salomon St., home to several pottery and jewelry artists\u2019 shops as well as boutique clothing stores.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=\"1053\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MAMILLA MALL & THE OLD CITY\u2019S CARDO: UPSCALE SHOPPING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moving away from the Ben Yehuda area, towards the Old City, you\u2019ll find the incredibly\u00a0classy\u00a0Alrov Mamilla Avenue Mall<\/strong>, an architecturally statuesque outdoor shopping walkway. The avenue begins at the 5-star Mamilla Hotel and stretches all the way to the Old City\u2019s Jaffa Gate entrance, and includes prestigious, international brands, namely Versace, H. Stern, Nike, and Gap, as well as high-end Judaica gifts. The upscale Mamilla Mall also displays artwork regularly, hosts live music in its amphitheater, and sponsors family-friendly activities, especially during holiday seasons.<\/p>\n

During your\u00a0Old City tours<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find an exclusive shopping experience at\u00a0the Cardo<\/strong>\u00a0in the Jewish Quarter. The Cardo\u2019s row of luxury shops are particularly suited to purchasing Jerusalem souvenirs, all with the unique backdrop of the Cardo\u2019s ancient Roman columns and other archaeological remains.\u00a0 Thereby, the Cardo is a one-of-a-kind experience for any Jerusalem visitor, in that you can combine treading on history with shopping high-end.<\/p>\n

THE JERUSALEM MALCHA MALL<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Jerusalem Malcha Mall is a solid choice for anyone seeking the suburban indoor shopping mall\u00a0 experience, as well as families seeking an indoor outing.<\/p>\n

Now over twenty years old, when the Jerusalem Malcha Mall was established it was dubbed \u201cThe Biggest Mall in the Middle East\u201d.\u00a0 To date Malcha Mall certainly maintains its status as the biggest conglomerate of stores in Jerusalem, with over 250 to choose from.<\/p>\n

The Jerusalem Malcha Mall houses both international and Israeli stores, ranging from somewhat low to mid-range budget to boutique, higher end. World-famous brand names such as H&M, Zara, Home Depot, and Toys R Us all maintain branches at this mall. Several Israeli clothing shops for all budgets have space here, as well as a branch of the department store HaMashbir LaTzarchan (the same department store as on Zion Square), and the Mega supermarket. \u00a0In addition, Malcha Mall offers practical services such as a synagogue, a post office, and Bank Hapoalim. For eats, there\u2019s a vast selection of take out restaurants at the food court, all kosher.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=\"1054\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Activities include an indoor ice skating rink during winter, and entertainment and crafts workshops during holiday seasons \u2013 check our\u00a0events schedule<\/strong>\u00a0to plan your outing. In addition, the Shilav baby store has a gymboree area good for ages up to six.<\/p>\n

Malcha Mall is an easy bus ride from center city or cab ride from anywhere.<\/p>\n

THE OLD CITY\u2019S ARAB SHUK<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for authentic, local ware, the Old City\u2019s Arab Shuk is the place to be. \u00a0Located in the Muslim and Christian quarters, enter via Jaffa Gate and go straight into the Muslim Quarter.\u00a0 Once you see dresses and frocks hanging high, you\u2019ll know you\u2019re in the right place.\u00a0 Call it little Istanbul \u2013 the Arab shuk in the Old City is a Middle Eastern market full of endemic artistry both in clothing and in foods. You can also find Christian, Jewish, and Muslim souvenirs here, often at a lower price than on Ben Yehuda St. \u2013 it\u2019s up to you to know, and use, your bargaining chips.(Hint: Start at half the offer price.)<\/p>\n

In the Arab shuk, you\u2019ll have a taste of the way things used to be. Merchants have been operating in the Old City for a couple of millenia, in these narrow alleyways, day in, day out; the sincerity of this centuries-old, Middle Eastern marketplace is something unmatched in Western culture in general, and even in Israel in particular.<\/p>\n

MAHANE YEHUDA SHUK (MARKET)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Mahane Yehuda market, or shuk, is renowned mostly for its Jerusalem flare with local food \u2013 fresh produce and nuts, bakeries (such as\u00a0Marzipan), and shwarma\/felafel joints.\u00a0 In recent years\u00a0Mahane Yehuda<\/strong>\u00a0has seen a slew of more upscale establishments \u2013 going from \u201cshuk\u00a0 to chic\u201d \u2013 with specialized wine and cheese shops, health food stores, vegetarian restaurants, and even a branch of the Israeli international franchise, Caf\u00e9 Aroma. In addition to food, you can find gifts to take home such as Judaica, jewelry, and pottery. \u00a0You can also purchase electronics, cell phone devices, and low-cost clothing, including Levi jeans for around $15 (they look like Levi\u2019s, anyway).<\/p>\n

Even with its upscale spin of late, the Mahane Yehuda shuk\u2019s salt of the earth, authentic Jerusalemite ambience remains entrenched, and for this reason the Mahane Yehuda shuk is a must.<\/p>\n

IN SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n

All in all, shopping in Jerusalem reflects the city itself, spanning the spectrum of ancient to modern, with options for those on a limited budget to those looking for upscale. You will see that shopping in Jerusalem is certainly an exciting, varied experience.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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