Shopping in Osijek - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Osijek is one of the best Croatian cities for shopping. It has large shopping centers, outlets, farmer's markets, as well as shops selling traditional crafts. Budget tourists will enjoy affordable prices in local malls. Here they can buy reasonably-priced clothes and shoes of high quality, as well as local cosmetics and perfumes. Special attention should be paid to handmade souvenirs and crafts, which cannon but surprise tourists with their diversity and affordable prices.

The city's main shopping artery is Kapucinska Street concentrating shops of various profiles and price categories. Among them are elite boutiques of world-famous brands and small outlets where branded goods can be bought at the most attractive price in town. One of the city's largest shopping centers is Portanova located on Svilajska Street. It houses stores of popular European brands and a number of large children's stores. This center is considered one of the most family-friendly in town providing kids with playgrounds and several nice cafes.

Shopping trips can be diversified by exploring the local market in the city's main square. On its counters, you can buy the most popular regional products, as well as non-food goods at much lower cost than in malls. At the market, many tourists prefer to buy traditional lace tablecloths and handicrafts as souvenirs. Besides, several pavilions specialize in antiques here. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Nearby is an original gift shop - Rukotvorine offering exclusive handmade souvenirs. For unusual memorable gifts, you can also go to one of the antique shops - there are lots of them in Osijek. Ezop Antikvarijat is considered one of the best. This shop is loved not only by curious tourists but also by professional collectors. The store always presents a large selection of vintage books and jewelry. Here you can buy collectible coins and even pieces of antique furniture. The range of artworks is also impressive - due to the abundance of paintings and figurines, the store resembles a museum. Those who are not ready to spend large sums will be offered inexpensive vintage postcards and other accessories.

One of the most modern shopping centers in Osijek is Avenue Mall. It is not as big as the mall of the same name in Zagreb, but it is still able to surprise customers with a variety of boutiques and shopping pavilions. Besides clothing and accessories stores, this shopping center houses several large jewelry and cosmetics stores especially attractive for ladies. An interesting feature of Avenue Mall is its beautiful design. In its public spaces, you can see unusual design installations, admire exotic fish in aquariums, and take memorable photos on the background of themed scenery. This shopping center is also aimed at visitors with children for whom a number of game zones are equipped here.

Few tourists are aware of an underground shopping gallery hidden under Osijek's main square Trg Svetog Trojstva. It would be of interest to everyone who is looking for inexpensive clothes and shoes, as well as interesting souvenirs. Apart from the above, the underground gallery has electronic stores and numerous youth-oriented pavilions selling CDs and rock paraphernalia. Souvenir shops and reasonably priced jewelry from local manufacturers are also available in the underground gallery.

Esseker Center is remarkable for the fact that, besides fashion stores, it has interesting gastronomic ones. They often hold various tastings for visitors who have a chance to choose the best products from regional producers. Shops specializing in wine, traditional sweets, and canned goods can be found here too. You can also go to Konzum supermarket for regional products. There are several of them in the city, and one of the most popular is located on Gacka Street. Opposite the supermarket, there is a farmers' market where you can buy all sorts of homemade deli meats and dairy products. Here you can also find some popular restaurants and bars serving local beer.