Caught in any European capital, it's hard to resist the temptation to go shopping . Actually, we are motivated not only by the idle interest, but also by the pleasant need . After all, we always want to take away from the new country souvenirs, souvenirs for ourselves and loved ones . And if you do not even want to, then according to the unspoken human protocol, it should be done . One of the most beautiful Baltic capitals, the city of Tallinn has very much to buy, for at least one reason . Very few people can remain indifferent to this friendly cozy city, with medieval architecture, serene current of life on the pavement of ancient streets . And so, together with photos, wonderful mood and a lot of impressions, you want to take something else from here, for memory .

Popular Tallinn souvenirs

Fridge magnets, figurines, crafts made of glass, ceramics or wood, all these lovely trinkets for our heart will long cherish warm memories of the journey. However, it is much more pleasant when a souvenir is also of practical use.

Warm mittens, socks or plaids purchased in Estonia will warm and please one year. Mugs, cups, saucers, vases and cutlery will also become useful and pleasant gifts. So what, that a new mug has already accumulated on the shelf or tea pairs so much that you can open your souvenir shop. This is a personal memory or a sign of attention of a person who, on a distant journey, remembered you. It costs a lot!

Tips

Of course, if you have the time and money, it's worth to take the shopping process consciously . In the squares, streets, souvenir shops in Europe, everyone is so attracted by its variegated variety that we buy and buy countless magnets and key fobs , not thinking about the prices . Meanwhile, the cost for all these joys rolls beyond bounds . Therefore, buying souvenirs and trinkets abroad, just remember sometimes that on Red Square you would not buy anything, but would look for a similar one products in the store . Therefore, we are wise and frugal, and go on shopping centers in Tallinn in search of memorabilia, but practical gifts and souvenirs at reasonable prices .

Shopping Malls

Let's start with the well-known names for us, hypermarket Stockmann. The Finnish Stockmann chain is widely distributed in the Baltics and in Russia

When entering into such commercial hyperspace (the area of ​​the pavilion in Tallinn is 12200kv), only if you have serious shopping plans. Even if you naively believe to run quickly only on specific departments, still expect that it takes you half a day, at least. In the mall you can find everything that interests you from men's, women's and children's clothes to electronics, home products and sports equipment. Stockmann is located in the center of Tallinn, so you can find and get to it without any problems

If you are not so much preoccupied with the idea where to buy, how much are just interested in unobtrusive shopping and cultural pastime, welcome to Viru Keskus, shopping center on the square Viru. This fashionable place of the capital can be compared with Moscow's GUM. Beautiful, aesthetic, a lot of brand stores, interesting departments. A pleasant difference from GUM is more democratic prices and colorful events, which are regularly held here. Concert or fashion show will be a pleasant addition to pleasant purchases.

If you are nostalgic for domestic MEGI hypermoles or you just the usual format of the shopping center is convenient, then to you in Kristiine Keskus. At your service more than 130 shops, cafes, bars, playgrounds, express beauty salons. In addition, there are a lot of famous inexpensive brands: Benetton, Camel Active, Levi's, Monton, Motivi, Naomi, New Yorker, Pepe Jeans, Sangar, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger Denim and many others.

It is known that not many men and children stand the test by shopping . The problem can be solved by visiting one of the biggest shopping centers in Tallinn - Rocca al Mare .Here, pleasant duties can be divided: mums for shopping, dads with children to the zoo next door or to the ice palace Premia . Still next to the shopping center is the Estonian state park-museum in the open air . So shopping as an industrial necessity, you can combine with useful and intellectual leisure . In Rocca al Mare a huge number of brands, including Baggys, Baltman, Bastion, Charles & Keith, Companys, CroppTown, Extra Style, EDC by Esprit, Hansmark, Extyn, Kvartett and others .

Among the major shopping centers of Tallinn it is also worth noting the hypermarket Ül emiste, with its atmospheric Scandinavian interior, a large assortment of shops and entertainment for the whole family. TC Mustakivi, in the center of Tallinn, in the building of which are located fitness, billiard hall and casino. The new Rotermann shopping complex, located in the eponymous historic quarter near the Old Town, consisting mainly of boutiques. Two large shopping centers Sikupilli Keskus and Ulemiste, located near the airport.

Exclusive shopping

If you are a fan of exclusively designer clothes, then it's more convenient to visit a particular boutique without spending time in huge malls.

High fashion is represented in Tallinn by cult brands Hugo Boss, Versace, MaxMara, Emporio Armani and other famous design houses. Returning to the topic of souvenirs, you can recommend wandering around the Old Town in search of interesting antique shops with to look at art galleries, to find guild workshops on Katariina Street or the courtyard of Meistrite-hoov masters in the Latin Quarter . Highly artistic handmade souvenirs are sold at the Bogapott store, ceramics, figurines and porcelain ware are in the Helina Tilk shop, and the famous Estonian marzipan and other sweets can be found at the Kalev brand store, which is also a marzipan museum .

Shops opening hours

Shops in Tallinn operate mainly from 10.00 to 18.00 from Monday to Saturday , Shopping centers are open from 10.00 to 21.00, seven days a week. Sales in Tallinn, like in the whole of Europe, happen every year after Christmas and end at the end of January, and the summer "Sail" lasts from the middle of June to the end of July

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