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

While in Riga, fans of shopping usually head to Stockmann department store that was opened in 2003. The four-storey department store has numerous shops of different specialization. Besides clothes and shoes, it is possible to buy electronics and household items at Stockmann. There is a big supermarket that sells local products on the first floor of the building. Numerous women come to the store with one purpose – to shop in big cosmetic and perfume shops. This famous department store makes up a complex with modern Kino Citadele cinema.

Riga Central Market is simply a must visit place. It is considered one of the oldest and biggest markets in whole Europe. The opening of this market took place more than 80 years ago, and it’s simply the best place to buy farmers’ products. In summer, the market will literally strike its visitors with an amazing variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. Local farmers offer their best products all year round on this market. Incredibly delicious meat delicacies, dairy products, and real homemade cheese – everyone will easily find food to fit their taste. Tourists should visit the market because of one more reason – they can find interesting and authentic handicrafts there.

Galerija Centrs is open in the heart of Old Town. This is a popular shopping complex that is open in a five-storey building. The last floor is dedicated to a modern sports center. The remaining four floors are occupied by numerous shops and boutiques that sell clothes and shoes of different categories. Galerija Centrs is rich in interesting shops for young people that offer ultra-stylish clothes and accessories. However, fans of the classic style will easily find suitable apparel as well. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

One more creative shop, Mojo Jojo!, is open on one of the central streets of Riga. This shop is very popular with fans of unusual accessories and funny gifts. The choice of creative gifts is simply striking. For example, travelers can buy such unusual souvenirs as USB powered mug heater, “smart” modeling clay, wine cork with a code lock, and tiny slot machines. New items regularly appear in the shop, so the supply is always different. Travelers can hardly find such creative souvenirs anywhere else.

Krisjana Barona Street is one more great destination for travelers who want to purchase stylish designer items and creative memorable gifts. There are dozens of different shops on this street, including affordable ones and elite designer salons. The famous Vaide shop, which sells finest jersey for women, is also open on Krisjana Barona. Besides that, there are many smaller shops that offer different kinds of goods and special items for travelers such as tour guides, artworks, and postcards. If you are interested in works of local artists, visit Galerija Istaba that specializes on modern masters. By the way, there is a magnificent restaurant on the first floor of the building.

Many interesting shops with affordable prices are open on Terbatas Street. The large two-storey Zara shop is open on this street, and in the ever popular Riija shop travelers will find interesting home décor items. This is a designer shop, so you will hardly find similar items anywhere else. Terbatas Street is often mentioned as the best place to buy shoes as the choice of shoe stores is impressive, but the majority of them sell shoes by local brands. Terbatas is also one of the most beautiful shopping streets in Riga.

One of the most famous female clothes shops is open right in the central railway station. Terranova shop offers stylish European quality apparel at very affordable prices. This shop has one more advantage – the items sold there are cool and trendy, but they are also very hard-wearing. Women, who prefer active lifestyle and love comfortable clothes, will enjoy shopping at Terranova.

When you want to buy items made of amber as a reminder of your vacation in Riga, Amberine shop might be the best place to visit. This shop offers jewelry and souvenirs made of amber. The variety of items for sale is nothing but amazing, so visitors will easily find small rings and earrings, massive bracelets, and even tableware decorated with amber. As the price range of items is very different, Amberine never ceases to attract new and new visitors.