Veliko Târnovo Shopping

  1. Central Mall

    The eastside Central Mall is Bulgaria's most modern shopping centre to be found outside of Sofia.

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  2. Gorgona

    For camping, climbing, skiing and biking gear, you'll want to visit Gorgona.

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  3. 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, 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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  4. Knisharnitsa Apoloniya

    Central bookstore with maps, Lonely Planet guides and other English-language travel books.

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  5. 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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  6. 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.

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