Must see shopping in Chişinău

With a prime central location in the marvellous city hall building, this is the best all-around place for souvenirs. In addition to the standard maps,…

This small, private wine shop and bar is one of the best places in town to purchase and taste Moldovan wine. Specialises in smaller wineries, and the late…

At once traditional and contemporary, Mândria represents the best of national-inspired fashion in Chişinău. Embroidered men's shirts and women's dresses…

Chişinău's own 'Arbat' is a row of souvenir vendors next to the Organ Hall. You'll find the usual Soviet trinkets, traditional textiles, bags, Putin T…

The outlet store for the Mileştii Mici wine cellars. Table wine is sold from a tap; a 1L refill is 13 lei.

Galeria L is a treasure trove of paintings by local artists and hosts occasional exhibitions. Also has a few souvenirs crafted by local artists.

The venerable winery sells good bottles of wine for as little as 35 lei, plus Bessarabia sparkling wine.

Carries a good range of maps, postcards, a few souvenirs, plus excellent picture books of Moldova.

Delightful open-air flower market that runs along the northwestern edge of Parcul Catedralei.