Jerusalem

Typical art, craftwork and souvenirs can be found in the tourist areas of the Old City and the Mahane Yehuda Market, as well as the Downtown Triangle — especially Ben Yehuda Street. Look for clothing, jewellery, local pottery (the Armenian tradition is particularly beautiful), Palestinian embroidery, and so on. Of course, there's plenty of religious craftwork from different faiths: along with crucifixes and nativities, you'll find menorahs (typical seven-branched Hebrew lamps), mezuzahs (parchments with verses from the Torah), and Judaica (Jewish ceremonial art).

Nearby King David Street hosts a plethora of art galleries exhibiting works by local talents, many of which graduated from Jerusalem's Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. The Hutzot Hayotzer Artists Colony is another good spot for visual artwork.

Those into fashion should head to Bezalel Street and Shatz Street, where they will find the best of Israeli design and international galleries. Mamilla Avenue, between the Old City and the Downtown area, is a well-furnished shopping centre.

Prices can vary from shop to shop and, since most sellers don't accept returns, it's better to compare prices before buying an item. Bargaining — in a polite way — is a common practice at most tourist shops.