Izvoru Crişului

Transylvania


Driving west from Cluj-Napoca towards Huedin, you can't fail to notice the famous 'souvenir village' of Izvoru Crişului (Körösfő to Hungarians). Shops are stacked along the main road running through town, peddling traditional ceramics, linen womenswear and menswear, beaded jewellery (from 15 lei), baskets, embroidered tablecloths (800 lei and beyond), and plenty of cheap souvenirs and children's toys too.

Many items are fixed priced, and it's a fun and largely hassle-free browsing experience (even though goods vary wildly in quality).

Shops and stalls are open for business during daylight hours, usually from May to October, though some operate outside the main visitor season.


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