Tbilisi is a vibrant city with lots of attractions. Both children and adults can have a great time here. Is it possible to come back from a trip and not bring gifts to family and friends? Shopping in Tbilisi can be really exciting. Local shops can also be classified as attractions.
Tbilisi Shopping Center
The complex of the same name is a great area for shopping. Those who are going to Georgia should definitely visit Tbilisi Mall. The shopping center is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00 seven days a week. A huge assortment of clothes is presented - from expensive brands to simple network ones. Seasonal sales are held regularly. It is important to be in the right place at the right time. Reviews show that "Tbilisi Mall" is the largest shopping center in the capital.
In the shopping center you can buy absolutely everything - from groceries to jewelry. There are also entertainment facilities, including a cinema. Here you can spend time after a tiring shopping. Those who come on vacation with children should visit the toy store. There is also one in the mall. However, you need to be prepared to shell out a considerable amount. The toys are herequite expensive, while they are of high quality.
BADAGI
What to bring from Tbilisi? Well, of course, souvenirs. No trip is complete without them. Quality products at an affordable price can be purchased at BADAGI. Those who plan to visit Georgia should not leave the country without a churchkhela. If you believe the reviews, in this store you will be able to buy the most delicious Georgian delicacy.
Classic churchkhela (badaghi) can be found here in a variety of variations - long, short, sweet and not very. The delicacy is also offered in various colors. The manufacturer claims that no food coloring is used in the manufacture, only natural grape juice.
Badagi should definitely be brought from Georgia. And it is best to buy a quality product in a store with the same name BADAGI.
Desert Market
Shopping in Tbilisi can be a real game for someone who wants to save money. It will be possible to buy really high-quality products at an affordable price at the Deserter Market, located along Tsinamgrishvili Street. It works daily from 7:00 to 17:00 seven days a week. Getting here is quite easy. The market is located in close proximity to the railway station. The Dynamo stadium can also serve as a reference point.
The deserter's market is considered a food market. In fact, here you can buy absolutely everything - from wardrobe items to antique jewelry. And for those who do not know what to bring from Tbilisi, you can again pay attention tonational delicacy - churchkhela.
In 2007, the market was upgraded. The building, which was built back in the Soviet years, was demolished. In 2012, a new beautiful building appeared. Now the market is practically no different from modern shopping centers, although prices here have remained quite low.
Locals point out that the only word that can describe the Deserter Market is "chaos". There are enough people here at any time of the day. Those who are going to go shopping in Tbilisi with a child should be especially vigilant.
Dry Bridge Market
People who have visited Georgia more than once say that Tbilisi and the Dry Bridge are inseparable concepts. This place is definitely worth a visit. Moreover, in the market that operates here, you can buy excellent souvenirs. Shops in Tbilisi are more suitable for classic shopping. But in this case, the walk will be devoid of romance. Those who really want to plunge into the flavor of Georgia just need to visit the flea market On the Dry Bridge.
What can a tourist buy? Here are old books, bright decorations from the times of the USSR, original dishes, souvenirs and paintings. Talented craftsmen also exhibit handicrafts here. There are also artists who offer to paint a portrait on the spot.
Shop "House of Wine"
Shopping in Tbilisi is not complete without buying quality vintage wine. Most shops that operate inin this direction are concentrated along Leselidze Street. The most popular store is Dom Vina. Here you can buy a product created on the basis of wine materials from the best vineyards. Producer wine is offered, so the price is quite low.
In the "House of Wine" you can buy not only delicious drinks from white and red grapes, but also vodka or the famous chacha. If desired, the selected bottle can be presented in a gift box. Quality Georgian wine is a great souvenir.
Tbilisi Central
This shopping center is visited by everyone who comes to the capital of Georgia, even passing through. The fact is that it is located directly at the railway station. Here you can perfectly pass the time before boarding the train, as well as buy something that you could not buy during your vacation. What to buy while shopping in Tbilisi? Clothes, souvenirs, jewelry, stationery, newspapers and magazines - all this can be found in the shopping center at the railway station. It is worth considering that the prices here will be an order of magnitude higher. You can buy an identical product across the street from the station for almost half the price.
Shopping in the capital of Georgia is an exciting experience. And to make it useful, before the trip, you should study the reviews of tourists about the most popular outlets and markets.
