While admiring the beauty of the Slovenian capital, don't forget to take a shopping tour in Ljubljana. Here, the windows of numerous boutiques proudly display products from Valentino, Prada, Max Mara, D&G, R.Cavalli, Ferre and other brands.
A huge assortment of goods from different manufacturers is offered by large shopping centers in Ljubljana, such as BTC City, where you can buy clothes, shoes, accessories and cosmetics. On Sunday the shopping center is off, on other days it is open from 9am to 8pm. Other interesting shopping centers in Ljubljana are Mercator, which has an excellent children's playground, City Park and Interspar. You can also have a good meal in any of them.
While browsing through shopping reviews in Ljubljana, you're bound to come across the name Nama - it's the city's most famous department store. In addition to industrial goods and fashionable clothes, you can buy excellent food products here. Another noteworthy establishment is the Maxi Market department store.
For the freshest Slovenian delicacies, check out the central Ljubljana market near Presjerna Square. On Sundays, the Cankarjevo nabrežje flea market is a great place for antique lovers.
If souvenirs are the main thing you are shopping for in Ljubljana, then, according to reviews, it makes sense to bring handmade goods from here. For example, ceramic items, exquisite lace, wood figurines, and local glassware. Look for souvenirs in galleries in the city center.
Foods to take home include local wine (pay special attention to Picolit, Zelen and Pinela wines), cream honey, Cukrcek chocolate and cured prsut meat (the Slovenian equivalent of Spanish jamon).
Unfortunately for shopaholics, there are no traditional outlet stores in Ljubljana. However, in June and January local shopping centers hold seasonal sales. Those who travel by car can look in Palmanova Outlet Village to buy things at discounts from 30 to 70% (this outlet is located in Italy, 130 km from the Slovenian capital).
