Sighişoara
Inside Casa Vlad Dracul, this wondrous handicraft shop is the brainchild of self-styled 'Spoonman' Mark Tudose, who employs traditional woodcarving…
Must-see shopping in Transylvania
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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…
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Braşov
Daydreaming patrons mill around this enjoyably creaky bookstore, which sells travel books including Lonely Planet guides (some in English) plus regional…
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Sibiu
Hand-stitched kitten ears, painted shoes and bags made from repurposed floppy discs… The imaginations of over 40 Romanian designers have run riot, filling…
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Sibiu
Buy road maps for Romania and other European countries, pick up some hiking maps, or grab a drink in the cavernous cafe attached.
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Braşov
Beckoning across the road from the Black Church, this handicrafts shop sells sparkly decorative eggs, woven linen shirts, and other gifts with a taste of…
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Transylvania
A little hut on the main street, opposite the church, sells a cheerful range of T-shirts, handmade jewellery, woollen rosettes, painted eggs, and ceramics.
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Braşov
On the upper floor of number 23, this outdoor gear shop sells ski and hiking kit, walking maps, fleeces, sleeping bags, tents and rock-climbing equipment.
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Cluj-Napoca
Well-stocked handicraft shop adjoining Cluj's Ethnographic Museum, with delicate embroidered linens and handpainted ceramics.
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Sibiu
On weekends and in high summer, this small pop-up souvenir market peddles jewellery, fridge magnets and other trinkets.
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Sinaia
Top up your winter sports kit at this handy outdoor store, selling ski accessories, clothing, helmets and more.
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Cluj-Napoca
Stalls selling jams, honey, jewellery and flowers occasionally pop up along the river, east of the bridge.
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Sibiu
Snap up painted eggs, glass, scarves and postcards at this souvenir spot by the Bridge of Lies.
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Cluj-Napoca
Sells regional maps and richly illustrated books about Romania (mostly in Romanian).
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Braşov
A few travel books, though mostly in Romanian, plus stationery and gifts for kids.
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Braşov
Jackets, walking shoes, tents, rock-climbing gear and backpacks. And don't be fooled by the sign that reads 'Jack Wolfskin', this is Sport Virus.
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Cluj-Napoca
For fresh produce, visit this bustling, indoor market, behind the Complex Commercial Mihai Viteazul shopping centre.
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Cluj-Napoca
Foreign-language novels and academic books are piled up in this literary haven in the student quarter.
