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In terms of shopping, Warsaw has it all—from big, sparkling shopping malls to tiny boutiques and specialty stores, as well as some decent street markets. Increasingly, international chains—such as Marks & Spencer—are appearing, which has meant that locally produced products are sometimes harder to find than expensive imported al
In terms of shopping, Warsaw has it all—from big, sparkling shopping malls to tiny boutiques and specialty stores, as well as some decent street markets. Increasingly, international chains—such as Marks & Spencer—are appearing, which has meant that locally produced prod
In terms of shopping, Warsaw has it all—from big, sparkling shopping malls to tiny boutiques and specialty stores, as we
In terms of shopping, Warsaw has it all—from big, sparkling shopping malls to tiny boutiques and specialty stores, as well as some decent street markets. Increasingly, international chains—such as Marks & Spencer—are appearing, which has meant that locally produced products are sometimes harder to find than expensive imported alternatives. Shopping hours are usually from 11 am to 7 pm on weekdays and from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, but shopping malls are open until 8 or even 10 pm. RUCH kiosks, which sell bus and train tickets, newspapers, and cosmetics, are usually open from 7 am to 7 pm.
Warsaw has four main shopping streets, all in Śródmieście. The larger stores lie on ulica Marszałkowska (from ulica Królewska to plac Zbawiciela) and aleje Jerozolimskie (from Central Station to plac Generała de Gaullea, in Śródmieście). Smaller stores and more specialized boutiques can be found on ulica Nowy Świat and ulica Chmielna. Another fashionable shopping street just a bit farther off is ulica Burakowska, while some smaller designer shops and ateliers are scattered around town.
Arkadia shopping mall boasts that it is "the largest shopping center in Poland," where you can buy almost anything in more than 180 shops, grab a quick bite at a Japanese restaurant, and get your nails done, too.
If you are looking for more than just the sweets, Blikle Delikatesy sells traditional Polish products (such as natural honey or smoked meats) as well as delicious imports (olive oil, cheeses, and much more). Of course, if you are looking for sweets, then there is always something for your sweet tooth. After all, Blikle is best known in Poland as the maker of prize-winning pączki doughnuts.
For fine antique furniture, art, and china try Desa Unicum, an auction house and gallery, one of the oldest in the country. Remember, however, that most antiques cannot be exported. You will also sometimes find antiques at the Olimpia and Koło flea markets.
There are many galleries in Praga, some seasonal and with "flexible" opening hours, but Galeria Nizio, which moved to Warsaw from New York in 2002, is one of the best established. It combines a showroom with designer furniture with exhibitions of painting and photography.
Designer clothing by Gosia Baczyńska, who is now running her own boutique, is popular with Polish celebrities; her collection—modern and classically elegant at the same time—represented Polish fashion culture at the European Union accession ceremony.
The largest Warsaw open-air antique market—Koło at the corner of Obozowa and Ciołka streets—has a little bit of everything, and is open every weekend. Treasures can be discovered amidst the junk; this is the quintessential flea market. Prices are negotiable. The market takes place every Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to 1 pm, but if you're looking for bargains, come early.
Corner of Obozowa and Ciołka, Wola, Mazovia, Poland
Olimpia Sunday Market has a little bit of everything: sausages and sweets, second-hand clothing, antique furniture, old vinyl records—you name it. If you like treasure hunting, this is the place for you, but it's a place to buy more than just look (visitors who come to take photos instead of buying things are frowned upon). This bazaar is pretty basic, with rows of stands lined up on the grassy (sometimes muddy) field.
The most talked-about art gallery in town started as a showcase for independent art in a private flat of an old tenement house. Although it moved to a new location, it did not lose its unique character. It sometimes also has film screenings and live concerts. The gallery is closed on Sunday and Monday.
To satisfy your chocolate craving, direct your steps toward Wedel. When Wedel first opened in 1851, it was a family-owned company; now it's part of the Cadbury candy conglomerate. But the charming old-fashioned shop, where the selection of sweets is impressive, is just as homey as it was when the company was just a local company. In the cafeteria you'll find the best cup of hot chocolate in town.
You cannot beat the location of this shopping mall in the very center, right next to main railway station (Dworzec Centralny). In fact, it has a direct connection to the station, so while you wait for your train, you can pick up souvenirs, have a cup of coffee, eat dinner, or even see a movie.
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