Learn about the best places to shop in Zurich

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Zurich .. This city is not the cheapest destination for shopping in the world, but it is world-class in terms of the goods offered, and the visitor in <a href="http://www.arabiaweather.com/content/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B... must enjoy the pleasure while shopping in this wonderful place.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Zurich&#39;s residents enjoy an excellent quality of life and general affluence, which means the retail markets are something of a mania, where shoppers find the latest international luxury brands, as well as a good number of boutiques and local specialities.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Major shopping areas</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Bahnhofstrasse runs from the main railway station at Berkeley Platz, and houses the biggest luxury brands and designs, with some small boutiques tucked away to the east too.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Rennweg, Limmatquai and the pedestrian alleys of Niederdorf in the old town are also good starting points for shopping.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In the old silk-making district of Schipfe there are plenty of craft shops, and for more (and cheaper) alternative shops head to the modern districts of West Zurich and Sihl.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Popular markets</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Every Saturday from May to October, the Bürkliplatz is packed with stalls for a weekly market, and there is another market in Rosenhof in the Old Town where interesting antiques and artefacts are sold on Thursdays and Saturdays from March to November.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>shopping centers</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The largest department store in the city is Jelmoli, where a wide range of women&#39;s and men&#39;s brands are available. It has an extensive food court, restaurants, clubs and tea rooms.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Manor and Bon Génie are also major shopping centres, while the main railway station&#39;s 135 shops are ideal for last-minute shoppers before leaving.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>souvenirs</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Chocolate is the Swiss gift that can&#39;t be missed on your trip, and Zurich has plenty of manufacturers such as Confiserie Sprüngli on Paradeplatz. Souvenirs can also include Swiss Army knives, watches, embroideries, linen and handmade watches.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>