Must-see shopping in Eastern Europe
Dubrovnik
Ivo Grbić has been producing art since the 1950s, making a name for himself with illustrations on folkloric subjects. His studio is now mainly…
Moscow
The best part of this underground mall is the fanciful troika fountain that splashes the shoppers as they enter and exit from Alexander Garden. Aside from…
Kyiv
This branch of the famous Ukrainian confectionery near the train station has a huge model train set on premises, making it a good stop for those with kids…
Dubrovnik
Appealing to your inner sailor, this quirky shop features handmade, nautical-themed bracelets, necklaces and keychains: think waterproof ropes, stainless…
Kyiv
At this confectionery you can taste and buy many variations of handmade caramel and observe the caramel-making process. A great place to go with children.
Minsk
If you want a general browse, a good place to start is the Stolitsa Shopping Centre, a three-level subterranean mall housing reasonably priced boutiques…
Veliko Târnovo
The four-floor mall is home to European clothing and sports outlets as well as bowling, a casino and the Arena cinema.
Braşov
Jackets, walking shoes, tents, rock-climbing gear and backpacks. And don't be fooled by the sign that reads 'Jack Wolfskin', this is Sport Virus.
St Petersburg
Apart from selling mainly Russian books, this long-established business also has posters, prints and reproductions of antique maps.
Cluj-Napoca
For fresh produce, visit this bustling, indoor market, behind the Complex Commercial Mihai Viteazul shopping centre.
Romania
Lotus Mall, 2km southeast of the centre, has a modern cinema, bowling alley, supermarket and a number of boutiques.
Sofia
One of the better selections of English-, French- and German-language novels, with a little cafe on-site.
Cluj-Napoca
Foreign-language novels and academic books are piled up in this literary haven in the student quarter.
Chişinău
Delightful open-air flower market that runs along the northwestern edge of Parcul Catedralei.
Plovdiv
Busy fruit-and-veg market between the old town and the main shopping streets.
Western European Russia
Pick up fresh food and ogle the bustle at Smolensk’s main market.
Vilnius
Pop your head through the archway at number 6, take the few steps below the sign of the giant bow tie, and you'll find yourself in what is, perhaps…
Rīga
If you need to stock up for an outdoor adventure of any variety, head across the Daugava to this excellent shop.
Vilnius
Everything from produce to livestock and cheap clothes is on display at this market, going strong since 1903.
Klaipėda
Arguably the best bookshop in Klaipėda, Pegasas is south of Old Town, in the Akropolis shopping centre.
Vilnius
A scientific and academic book store that also sells fiction, including titles in English.
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