Shopping in Slovakia
In small Slovakia, there are several climatic zones, which leads to a variety of landscapes and types of recreation. The close proximity to the Austrian, Hungarian and Czech culture is reflected in the temperament of the inhabitants and the way of life of this country..
Where to buy
- In shopping centers in Slovakia, you can not only shop, but also eat, have fun and play sports. The most popular ones - Avion, Aupark, Danubiana, Polus City Center, Soravia Shopping Palace and Tatracentrum are located in Bratislava. They represent goods of world brands at attractive prices. Many people buy in Slovakia equipment for extreme sports, which is produced in this country..
- If you want to buy antiques, then you need to pay attention to the "Starozitnosti" store, it is here that you can buy what you need. There are also Dielo chain stores, which also sell antiques and paintings and crafts by local craftsmen..
- Slovak crystal without zinc admixtures is elegant and refined - if you are not afraid to damage it during transportation, you can buy it. Slovak souvenirs - supolka dolls, national clothes, bells, woolen bags are best bought in ULUV SNP chain stores.
- Tapestries, tulles, embroidered tablecloths, napkins and national-style clothing are sold in souvenir shops. In them you can also buy crpak - a wooden mug-jug, originally intended for sheep's milk; fujara - a woodwind instrument, in honor of which an annual festival is even held in Slovakia; valaska - decorative painted ax, which served rather as a cane when walking in the mountains.
What to buy
- For those with a sweet tooth, there is chocolate «Figaro», Tatranka and Medovinky cookies are painted gingerbread cookies that look more like a work of art. Delicious locally produced cheeses - feta cheese, cheese wattle, «screw» and «boy» sold in any store. Slovakia is also famous for pumpkin seed oil, it can also be safely taken as a souvenir..
- Slovak wines from Zagorskiy, Malo-Karpatskiy, Nitryanskiy, Tokay and Topolchanskiy regions are known for their high quality, and Hubert sparkling wine is considered one of the best in the world. For lovers of stronger drinks, there is the noble Karpatsk brandy pecil, Old Herold Vinjak plum brandy, Hradne Brandy and Demanovka and Horec liqueurs. If you want to bring beer as a gift, the best brands are Topvar, Zlaty Bazant, Saris, Gemer, Martiner.
- Local cosmetics based on fango - therapeutic mud will be a good gift for women..
Do not forget to look at the markets, because the prices in stores are often much higher.
