THE SOUK OF BORJ HAMMOUD

With its hundreds of shops, Borj Hammoud has become a very popular shopping destination: the Armenian know-how is no longer a matter of debate. Three specialities: jewellery, textiles and shoemaking. Apart from jewellery, one finds mainly low-end products and copies of major brands. The souk has several major streets: Armenian (mostly jewellery and handicraft shops), Marach (textile, shoes, spices), Arax (textile, shoes). You should not hesitate to negotiate the posted prices.