Must-see shopping in Europe

  • Oi Polloi

    Manchester

    Besides the impressive range of casual footwear, this hip boutique also stocks a huge range of designers including A Kind of Guise, LA Panoplie, Nudie…

  • Dydo Poster Gallery

    Kraków

    Poles are recognised around the world for the quality and artistry of their poster art. You'll find some of the best historic and retro posters as well as…

  • Ler Devagar

    Lisbon

    Late-night bookworms and anyone who enjoys a good read will love this floor-to-ceiling temple of books. Foreign-language titles and books on art and…

  • LX Market

    Lisbon

    Vintage clothing, antiques, crafts, food, and weird and wonderful plants – the LX Factory market is the place to find them. Live music keeps the Sunday…

  • Roomchik

    Moscow

    A showroom of a popular online shop, which focuses primarily on little-known Russian designer brands. Definitely a place to look for high-quality clothes…

  • FWSS

    Oslo

    New flagship of this fast-growing Norwegian label, known for its easy basics as well as seasonal collections that combine Scandinavian simplicity with a…

  • Altes AKH Christmas Market

    Vienna

    A favourite of students, this small market occupies a corner of the Altes AKH university’s largest courtyard. There are farm animals and a horse-drawn…

  • Black Ceramics Centre

    Vilnius

    This building contains both the workshop and retail outlet for the Black Ceramics Centre, dedicated to preserving and teaching the ancient Lithuanian art…

  • Prezent

    Budapest

    This shop specialising in 'sustainable Hungarian design' sells fashion and accessories as well as natural cosmetics. Earnest and admirable and very high…

  • Klo Design

    Turku

    Stylish and sweet, Klo does super-comfy clothing and accessories for women, especially dresses, tops and handbags, all with its signature bright colours…

  • Manolo Blahnik

    Salamanca

    Nothing to wear to the Oscars? Do what many Hollywood celebrities do and head for Manolo Blahnik. The showroom is exclusive and each shoe is displayed…

  • Galeria Plakatu Polskiego

    Warsaw

    The best place in Warsaw to source an original or reprint of classic Polish-designed posters. The selection is impressive and it also stocks a decent…

  • Market

    Virpazar

    Every Friday during late spring and summer, you can buy locally-produced honey, rakija, olive oil, wine and handicrafts in a little market in the main…

  • Jersey Pottery

    Jersey

    Award-winning ceramics now sold worldwide. The durable tableware comes in several different designs, such as Sardine Run, Neptune (with puffins) and Wacky…

  • Portugal Gifts

    Lisbon

    This craft shop puts a contemporary spin on Portuguese souvenirs, with everything from Barcelos cockerel mugs to azulejo coasters and chocolate sardines.

  • Frosso Bora Pottery Studio & Shop

    Rethymno

    Local artist Frosso Bora makes beautiful pots, vases, candlesticks, bowls and other vessels from local clay using the wheel or slabs. Prices are very…

  • Knjižara Karver

    Podgorica

    Fantastic bookstore that's also a gathering place for Podgorica's intellectuals and artists. The attached cafe often hosts art exhibitions, lectures and…

  • Centro para la Artesanía

    Cartagena

    This government-funded shop displays the works of local artisans. There's an excellent range of everything from paintings to honey. It's a great spot to…

  • Christian

    Strasbourg

    Sumptuous truffles and pralines, weightless macarons and edible Strasbourg landmarks – renowned chocolatier Christian’s creations are mini works of art.

  • PetriS Chocolate Room

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    The handmade chocolates here include irresistible pralines and much-loved fruit-flavoured sweets, while the rainbow array of macarons is a show-stopper.

  • Brunberg

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    It’s worth the trip from Helsinki just to visit one of Finland’s most acclaimed sweet shops, maker of legendary chocolate and liquorice delights.

  • Carniola Antiqua

    Ljubljana

    With a large selection of items from the 1950s and '60s, this long-established shop is among the best and most helpful antique galleries in town.

  • AFI Palace Cotroceni

    Bucharest

    The city's biggest and nicest mall, with lots of top-end shops and brands, plus an indoor skating rink, children's playground and IMAX cinema.

  • Mehmet Çetinkaya

    Sultanahmet

    This Arasta Bazaar branch of Mehmet Çetinkaya's gorgeous gallery sells textiles and antique jewellery.

  • Fábrica Sant'Ana

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Handmaking and painting azulejos (from €5) since 1741, this is the place to get some eye-catching porcelain tiles for your home.

  • Scrivener's Books & Bookbinding

    Peak District

    At this delightfully chaotic bookshop, sprawling over five floors, books are filed in piles and the Dewey system has yet to be discovered.

  • Byzantine Icon Studio

    Troödos Mountains

    Maria Aristou is an icon painter and sells her work at this small shop in the backstreets of Omodos. Prices range from €80 to €120.

  • Moustache Boutique

    Vilnius

    Design workshop, specialising in unique streetwear for men and women by Lithuanian designers. Some unusual accessories and gifts, too.

  • Grant & Cutler

    The West End

    The UK’s largest foreign-language bookseller with titles representing more than 100 languages is located on the 4th floor of Foyles.

  • DesignTorget

    Gothenburg

    Cool, brightly coloured, affordable designer kitchenware, jewellery and more from both established and up-and-coming Scandi talent.

  • Just In Case

    Brussels

    Poetic and feminine garments inspired by the past, with vintage-style shapes in dazzling colours: electric blue, coral and orange.

  • Librebook

    Brussels

    A great little multicultural bookshop, which fosters exchanges of ideas with talks, seminars, literary quizzes and wine evenings.

  • Casa Quintanilla

    Burgos

    This is the pick of many stores around the town centre offering local produce that's ideal for a picnic or a gift for back home.

  • Bercsényi Pottery Workshop

    Northern Hungary

    This is the only place in Hollókő where ceramic pots and plaques are made and fired on-site, in a workshop below the store.

  • Casilva Handmade Jewellery

    Cyprus

    Talented craftswoman Sylvana creates striking and unconventional jewellery using silver, polymer clay and handmade beads.

  • Cyprus Handicrafts Centre

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    This government-sponsored store is the best place for seeking out authentic, traditional and fairly priced handmade crafts.

  • Cours Saleya Food Market

    Nice

    Fruit and vegetables, olives, cheeses, breads, herbs and spices – no market is a finer reflection of local Niçois life.

  • El Corte Inglés

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A secondary branch of Spain's only remaining department store, selling electronics, fashion, stationery and sports gear.

  • Glykos Peirasmos

    Nafplio

    The place for delicious chocolate, baklava, loukoumi (Turkish delight) and honey-sodden walnut cake.

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