Shopping in Moldova
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Central Market
The Central Market has since 1825 been the place where Moldovans haggle over prices for fresh produce. It's well worth a visit for its choice of fresh food and lively ambience. The market spreads out across a huge area along Str Mitropolit Varlaam, around the bus station. The constant activity of the bustling crowds and tradespeople is reminiscent of Istanbul.
Porters scurry around with trolleys to carry goods away, cars honk like crazy as they madly try to squeeze through the bustling crowds, women spit out sunflower seeds and old men huddle in groups haggling for the best bargain. There's always something going on here at all times of the day or night.
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Cricova
This commercial outlet of the Cricova wine factory is definitely worth a visit, especially if you won't be taking the winery tour. It stocks many types of affordable Cricova wines and champagnes, and the crystal glasses from which to drink them.
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Green Hills Market
Slightly out of the centre is Green Hills Market - one of the best-stocked supermarkets in town. Their B-dul Ştefan cel Mare 77 location has a good grocery section too, and is more convenient.
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Mileştii Mici
This major wine producer also has outlets on the 1st floor of the Elat Commercial Centre (4km southeast of the centre) and at the airport.
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Dom Knigi
Dom Knigi is a big bookshop with a limited selection of Russian-only books (good luck finding any maps here).
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Galeria L
This place holds temporary art exhibitions but also sells small works of art and souvenirs crafted by local artists.
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Unic Shopping Centre
This main shopping centre is redolent of Soviet times but will have everything you need.
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Jumbo
A mid-sized commercial centre with clothes, food and internet shops.
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Pitii Market
Opposite the Chişinău Prison is the Pitii Market.
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Ialoveni
The outlet for the Ialoveni sherry factory.
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Librărie Eminescu
Bookshop.
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Oxford University Press
Bookshop.
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Cartea Academica
Bookshop.
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