Bratislava Shopping

  1. Artforum

    Great Slovakia-oriented English-language section, art books and literature.

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  2. AuPark

    One of the city's biggest shopping malls is AuPark, south across the Danube.

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  3. Interpress Slovakia

    Foreign newspapers, and Bratislava periodicals in English.

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  4. Knihy Slovenský spisovateĺ

    Useful maps, hiking guides and picture books.

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  5. Next Apache

    Loads of used English books and a comfy café.

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  6. Nie je sklo ako sklo

    Nie je sklo ako sklo sells gorgeous modern-art glass in sleek shapes and vibrant colours. Upstairs is a showroom for Rona, one of Slovakia's most popular glassmakers.

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  7. Old Market

    The landmark Old Market has been restored and once again welcomes vendors. Fresh fruit and veggie stands are in the centre and fast-food storefronts line the perimeter. Upstairs there's a bar-restaurant and a cafeteria.

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  8. Polus City Centre

    One of the city's biggest shopping malls is Polus City Centre, northeast of the city.

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  9. Tesco Department Store

    It may not soothe your socially conscious soul, but this big downtown store has just about everything you could need - crystal, wine, slivovice (a clear plum liquor that's a lot like firewater), jewellery, maps, groceries - at prices that undercut other stores.

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  10. Úľuv

    Serious art-buying folk head to this big craft-cooperative, where there are two stores and a courtyard filled with artisans' studios.

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  12. Vinotéka Matyšak

    Vinotéka Matyšak has an ancient cellar with room for 45,000 bottles. A large selection is available for tasting at the store, and there's a restaurant and hotel associated with this vintner.

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  13. Vinotéka sv Urbana

    Vinotéka sv Urbana has a virtual library of vino for sample and sale, so if you're not going to the Small Carpathians this is a good place to buy regional wine.

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