Shopping in Ljubljana

The capital of Slovenia , Ljubljana , is an ideal city for quiet walks and family vacations. Tourists are captivated by the hospitality of residents, ancient buildings and delicious national dishes served in local restaurants, so you so much want to buy something to remember about the trip!

Slovenian souvenirs

The usual souvenirs from Slovenia are beautiful little things with Slovenian symbols, idrian laces, famous all over the world, or colorful dishes. The beauty of shopping in Slovenia is that shops and boutiques offer a wide range of goods, the cost of which is very attractive. Therefore ladies can not only have a good rest, but also completely renew the wardrobe, getting quality clothes and shoes.

In the boutiques of Ljubljana there are collections of such trade marks as Valentino, Max Mara, D & G, Prada. It is worth seeing and things from local designers, which are traded in stores next door to where the products of famous couturiers are sold. Often they are not inferior to them in quality, but much cheaper in price.

Where and what to buy in Ljubljana?

For fashion new clothes should go to the northern part of the city, where most of the shops are concentrated. Tourists interested in "hand-made" products acquire pottery and wickerwork, as well as linen or knitted clothes.

Souvenir products are sold, mainly, on Nazorievaya Street, in the city center. An original gift, brought from Slovenia, will be painted clay hive, which is also one of the symbols of the country.

It is easy to get a sale in Ljubljana - they are held twice a year, in the summer from the second Monday of June, and in the winter - from the second Monday of January. Sales last about two weeks. Choosing the time for rest, it is worth considering this fact, then it will be possible to combine business with pleasure, that is, to get unforgettable impressions and to buy branded things profitably. In fact, prices in Ljubljana begin to fall well before the due date, in the summer, for example, at the end of May, and the sale lasts a whole month.

Another popular place for tourists who sell interesting souvenirs is the city's indoor market , which is located in the old part of the city, near the Presherna Square . It attracts attention with architectural style, as well as a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, spices and local delicacies.

Best souvenirs from Ljubljana

When deciding what to buy as a gift to friends and relatives in the capital of Slovenia, you can find many options:

1. From Ljubljana, you must bring wooden utensils and ornaments, decorative plates , which bear symbolism, landscapes or landmarks of the capital.
2. It will be practical and original to buy bed linen with a beautiful design of high quality.
3. From food, you should bring a local delicacy - prsut , which is a meat jerked in the wind. A good gift will be Slovenian wines , especially the highly valued young bright ruby Cvicek .
4. Figures from dough (flax) are more intended for decor than for food. They can be eaten only during the first few days after cooking. Most often they occur in the form of the heart.
5. Another Slovene delicacy is bitter chocolate "Gorenka" , which is sold in kilogram packs.
6. Sweet lovers should visit another place in Ljubljana, the Cukrcek sweets store . There are even delicacies for diabetics, cakes from a famous company in Ljubljana Preseren.
7. You can not just pass by the dragon-making items , the main symbol of Slovenia.
8. Given the availability of healing sources, one should not go past cosmetics . Means based on local clay - that's what you need to buy every woman.
9. On Sundays, a flea market opens, where you can buy amazing things, including antiques.

Shopping centers and boutiques Ljubljana

In Ljubljana there is a huge number of boutiques, among which you can list the following:

1. For a comfortable shopping, go to the Citypark shopping center , where you can find boutiques of almost all famous brands, for example, Mango, NewYorker, Pandora and Swatch. The total number of outlets is 120, including a restaurant with national cuisine, Burger King fast food and restaurants with Asian cuisine. A large playground is available for children.
2. Another largest mall is in the north-eastern part of the city and is called BTC City . There are not only clothing stores, but also a beauty salon, catering establishments and hypermarkets. The mall operates every day from 9 to 20 hours, except on Sundays.
3. One of the oldest department stores in Ljubljana, Nama , is in the center of the city. Exact address: crossing the streets of Slovenska and Tomšičeva. Its feature is shops with leather products, perfume products. The fourth floor is reserved for household goods and household appliances. The mall works on the same schedule as the previous one.
4. Goods for sports and recreation should be looked for in the Mercator shopping center, as well as goods for children. Here, visitors can relax and frolic on two playgrounds, one of which is covered, and the other is open. The shopping center is open on Sunday, but until 15:00.
5. Buy farm products can be at the fair, which opens every Thursday at the Mall Interspar . Here, local residents and guests of Ljubljana can buy eggs, meat and other agricultural products.