Old City Jerusalem Before You Go Guide…Best Shopping, Great Sweets, and Fresh Spices is what makes the Old City Jerusalem a must stop!
There are 8 gates to enter the Old City, but the easiest and most popular is the Jaffa Gate. It led (and still leads) directly to the Jewish and Christian quarters, as well as to the most popular parts of the market. Easy to get to via taxi, bus or train from anywhere in Jerusalem.
Old City Jerusalem Before You Go Guide
Once your in the Old City of Jerusalem, the fun begins. The People, the Sounds and the Smells will get all your senses working overtime! Pick a street and walk, explore and have the time of your life!
The Smell of a fresh Jerusalem Bagel is the BEST Smell EVER! A must to snack on while walking the Old City! (make sure you get some Za’atar to dip in)
Don’t forget your FRESH SQUEEZED Pomegranate Juice. Super Good and of course a Healthy Drink to keep your energy up!
The Christian Quarter is the first part of the Old City most visitors to Jerusalem see, as it lies just beyond the Jaffa Gate.
Tee Shirts, Novelties and Souvenirs on every corner. Some funny and even your favorite Sports teams in Hebrew or Arabic.
Anything you can image, you can probably find in the Old City. From Jewelry, Antiques and Middle East Treasures makes this a fun day shopping!
Hats, Leather Bags and Camel Sandals everywhere in the Old City. You gotta have a Jerusalem hat to bring home!
Of course if your a fan of Halva there is no better place to eat this wonderful treat than in the Old City Jerusalem.
With them pre-packaged, this is a great treat to take back with you to your home country and share with friends and family! Or Yourself!
Old City Jerusalem Before You Go Guide
Open air market with an assortment of candies…what could be better!
My favorite spot to stop on any trip I make to Jerusalem’s Old City is the spice market. Looking for some Zaatar, Sumak, Falafel Seasoning, this is the place to buy it. Fresh and transports really good on the way home.
It’s amazing the amount of fun one can have in a SPICE MARKET…Yep it could be a Chef Thing!
Baklava, Baklava get your Fresh Made Baklava!
Some for me…
…Some for my New Friends!
A place like no other in the world! When you are in Jerusalem on your next trip, make sure you do some shopping and eating in the Old City! An experience you will never forget ~ Chef Reilly
Looking for a great place for lunch in the Old City make sure you stop by The Fountain Restaurant and tell them Chef Greg Reilly sent Ya!
Old City Jerusalem Before You Go Guide
Chef Reilly’s F.A.S.T. REVIEW:
Food – 5 Spoons (Old City Spices) Ambiance – 5 Spoons (Oldest City Jerusalem) Service – 4 Spoons Taste – 5 Spoons
Chef Reilly’s F.A.S.T. Review total = 5 out of 5 spoons!
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