Amritsar is considered to be one of the oldest and most significant cities of Punjab. The city offers a number of traditional items that make shopping unforgettable, especially in the old narrow lanes where one can find culture and art in its truest form. For shopping traditional items in Amritsar, the best place to visit is the Hall Bazaar, located just 1 km away from the railway station. Modern Bazar was built during British period when straight road was connected between Hall gate leading to Town Hall.