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Slovakia

Shopping in Slovakia

  1. A

    Hrnčiarska

    Wander onto Hrnčiarska for some truly unique shopping. Along this traditional craftsman alley there's a potter's shop, an ironworks master, a semiprecious gem specialist, a baker and an herbalist store. The leather-maker is just around the corner at Kováčska 19.

    reviewed

  2. B

    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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  3. C

    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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  4. D

    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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  5. E

    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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  6. F

    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. G

    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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  8. H

    Bijou DK

    Buy hand-painted art you can wear (scarfs), drink from (wine glasses) and sparkle in (jewellery).

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  9. I

    Polus City Centre

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

    reviewed

  10. J

    AuPark

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

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Artforum

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

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  13. L

    Artforum

    Coffee-table pictorials and fiction in English, some by Slovak authors.

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  14. M

    Dom Knihy

    Bookstore with a good selection of hiking maps and travel books.

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  15. N

    Interpress Slovakia

    Foreign newspapers, and Bratislava periodicals in English.

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  16. O

    Next Apache

    Loads of used English books and a comfy café.

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  17. Knihy Slovenský spisovateĺ

    Useful maps, hiking guides and picture books.

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