shopping in Jerusalem

broadaxe · 2nd May 2013, 07:57 AM

Note: of course Jerusalem is a wonderful experience as a whole, but it is full of "antique tourist traps" with just a bunch of legit antiquities stores, working with license, premium prices.
It is WELL WORTH the trouble to travel one hour from Jerusalem to Tel-Aviv/Jaffa. Old Jaffa has been under extensive renovations (and still is), especially the antique harbor area, with 17th century buildings. There is a very large 'suk' style flea market, naturally with fakes but also some real bargains. Avner's shop is located in one of the best spots on a high hill in the middle of the old city (Kedumim square).
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2nd May 2013, 07:57 AM	#11
broadaxe Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 332	Note: of course Jerusalem is a wonderful experience as a whole, but it is full of "antique tourist traps" with just a bunch of legit antiquities stores, working with license, premium prices. It is WELL WORTH the trouble to travel one hour from Jerusalem to Tel-Aviv/Jaffa. Old Jaffa has been under extensive renovations (and still is), especially the antique harbor area, with 17th century buildings. There is a very large 'suk' style flea market, naturally with fakes but also some real bargains. Avner's shop is located in one of the best spots on a high hill in the middle of the old city (Kedumim square). Appetizer: http://images.photolight.co.il/photo...-08/176337.jpg http://www.322.info/nachman/wp-conte...417_resize.jpg http://images.photolight.co.il/photo...-21/216394.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ent_Square.JPG