Vilnius is one of the most interesting places to shop at the moment. The city has not yet been swallowed up by the international brand companies that you find in every mall. In addition, there are several great markets each with a unique character which you don’t find very often in Europe. And in case you need some guidance here is teh answer to where to shop in Vilnius, Lithuania.
1. Where to Shop in Vilnius – Old Town
Although most stores are aimed at tourists you can pick up souvenirs here and local traditional products. On Pilies Street you’ll find the handmade chocolate store; tea store and a Lithuanian linen store.
2. Kalveriju Market
Take bus #10 or go across the Green Bridge and after a short walk, you’ll get to this local market where you can do just as many people watching as shopping. The products are natural, local, and most of them unique to Lithuania.
3. Gariunia Market
One of the biggest market s in Europe and the largest in the Baltic States this market literally has everything. You’ll see people selling out of the back of their cars as well as high-quality leather coats and rip-off designer items. I spent 2 hours there and it wasn’t enough. Get a taxi there and ask the taxi driver to come back for you or wait.
4. Gedimino Avenue
This is known as the city’s main shopping street but most of the stores are rather upmarket. I did see a good wine store here and discover a small shopping center where the stores were not all occupied and there I found amazing bargains. 5. Malls – The malls are large and you need a taxi to reach most of them. Worth a visit for shopping in brand name stores. Try the Akropolis Mall (biggest in the country) and the Ozas Mall. The Europa Mall can be reached on foot from the Old Town by crossing the White Bridge.