Shopping in Central Balkans
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Samovodska Charshiya Complex
Roughly opposite the Hotel Bolyarski, ul Rakovski veers upwards from the main road, ul Stambolov. On and behind it is the Samovodska Charshiya Complex, the town's historic centre of craftsmanship; blacksmiths, potters and gunsmiths, among other artisans, still practice their trades here. The numerous bookshops and purveyors of antiques, jewellery and art are also housed in appealing Bulgarian National Revival houses.
It's a great place for shopping, or just a stroll, as is the equally appealing old residential quarter of Varosha just above it.At the beginning of ul Rakovski, a prominent map signposts the name and location of each shop in the charshiya, in both Bulgarian a…
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Icons Krasimir Ivanov
Krasimir Ivanov has been painting icons since the fall of communism, when religious art was allowed again. His detailed ink sketches of old Târnovo (20 lv), displayed outside the shop are another excellent take-home memento. The shop doubles as Krasimir’s workshop, so you can watch him painstakingly painting while you browse.
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Craft Shop
The souvenir shops surrounding the main square are fairly generic. If you want a specific memento of Koprivshtitsa, snatch up a felt-cloth carpet or bag; examples are on display inside Lyutov House. At the Craft Shop, visitors can see locals producing felt-cloth products, some of which are sold next door.
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Magazin za Manasta
You’ll recognise this cosy shop from the sign out front reading ‘hand-made jewelry’, and the walls lined with brightly coloured glass and silver beads. Buy them by the piece, or choose from the many unique necklaces.
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Central Mall
The eastside Central Mall is Bulgaria’s most modern shopping centre to be found outside of Sofia.
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Gorgona
For camping, climbing, skiing and biking gear, you’ll want to visit Gorgona.
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Pingvinite Bookshop
Popular local bookshop with some titles in English about Bulgaria and maps of the country.
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Knisharnitsa Apoloniya
Central bookstore with maps, Lonely Planet guides and other English-language travel books.
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Gorgona
For camping, climbing, skiing and biking gear, you’ll want to visit Gorgona.
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