The city of Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and one of the mostterritorially close to Russia's European capitals. This is one of the most beautiful cities in the Baltic States, attracting many tourists. And, of course, the city is full of gorgeous shops and shopping centers, in which and pulls to look for interesting purchases. Moreover, many tourists are just behind this and come to the shopping centers of Vilnius. The advantages of shopping are obvious, for example, almost all types of transport are available that allow you to get there. There is also a wide choice of European-quality goods, modern shopping centers in Vilnius with many different places of rest and shops, the possibility of strolling from the store to the store, visiting the city's sights.
Features of shopping in Vilnius
The main shopping street of Vilnius is Gedimino Avenue, which stretches to the Neris River from the Old Town. Shops on the street are located on both sides.
In the old town are the streets of Vokieciu, Piliesand Didzioji, strolling along which you can plunge into the spirit of the Middle Ages, examining the ancient buildings, along the way wrapping in boutiques of the world's most famous brands and shopping centers of Vilnius. By the way, their addresses are in any guide.
Russian-speaking guests of the city should notthere are problems with purchases, since most consultants and tellers in stores speak Russian. When there is a Tax Free sticker on the door of the store, it means that when buying from a certain amount it will be possible, upon departure, to receive a VAT refund in the amount of approximately 12% of the value of the purchased goods. However, this return is issued only to citizens of those countries that are not part of the EU. The rest to get special checks you need to present your passport. Bought goods together with a check are presented at the customs office when leaving the country, where the check is stamped properly (the stamp is valid for 3 months).
Virtually all major shopping centers in Vilniuswork from 10 to 22 every day. Supermarkets of large networks, such as Maxima, Prizma, Rimi, are often represented in shopping centers and often offer customer cards or bonus cards that give discounts on purchases. In addition to shopping centers, there are many shops in Vilnius. Usually they are open from 8:00 to 23:00 (note that alcohol is only sold until 22:00).
Akropolis
"Acropolis" - the main and largesta shopping and entertainment center in Vilnius, where you can easily spend the whole day with the whole family. The constant European quality of the widest range of goods sold in more than 250 stores in the shopping center, novelties of world brands - all this makes the shopping center "Acropolis" in Vilnius the most attractive for buyers. Moreover, the very concept of shopping in Vilnius often becomes synonymous with the name of this shopping and entertainment complex.
At the box office for a half euro can be purchaseddiscount card for making even better purchases in stores of all famous brands. On the territory you can find and visit one of the whole network of banks represented, a cinema, an Internet cafe, a bowling alley, cafes and restaurants with dishes of national Lithuanian cuisine, a European menu and popular fast food, a solarium, a beauty salon, an ice arena and many more useful and interesting places The Hermitage construction megastore also operates here.
To "Acropolis" from the Vilnius station, withstation square, on a direct route for half an hour everyone will take the bus number 53. Back to the station from the "Acropolis" can be reached by going out from the main entrance and going down through the parking lot into the underground passage, and then turning left.
From the bus station directly from the apron, you can sit in the minibus. Go to the "Acropolis" on it for about 15 minutes. The fare, as in the bus - 1 euro.
"Europe" (Vilnius)
Europa Shopping Center - one of the most famousthe city. It covers an area of more than 21 m squared, and includes about 80 outlets, plus a huge grocery store that sells for more than a square kilometer of space. Also there are 4 restaurants and 5 cafes. Among them is the most famous Japanese restaurant Miyako among similar establishments in Vilnius. The shopping center itself is not only unique, but also modern. This applies to design and architecture. The fountain, a huge number of live plants and flowers inside makes shopping walks particularly enjoyable. At any time of the year visited the shopping center "Europe" fall into the eternal summer.
The mall is connected to a seven-story parking.on more than a thousand cars. From the parking you can easily get to any floor of the shopping center, and having made purchases, it is also easy to return to your car using the convenient information system.
Ozas
An area of 180,000 square meters.m, which houses about 200 modern stores, offering an incredibly wide range of fashionable clothes and shoes, accessories, cosmetics, jewelry, household goods, stationery and office equipment - this is what Ozas shopping center is. In addition to other stores, you can immediately find not only the boutiques of the most famous brands in the world, but also visit the departments of not-so-famous, but interesting designers.
In addition, Ozas is one of the most belovedchildren places in Vilnius, and it is natural. Inside is the country's largest family entertainment center X Planet, in which more than fifty rides, including a rock for young climbers, trampolines, etc. Unlimited to be in the X Planet can be 5.5 euros. But you can pay only one game hour, which costs 3.5 euros. The child may remain under the care of animators.
Among other nice bonuses and what citizensOther countries who come to Vilnius for a shopping tour can after receiving a passport and filling in a questionnaire, receive a special VIP Shopping discount card.
Panorama (Vilnius)
Shopping center "Panorama" - another one in a seriesMalls of the Lithuanian capital. Buses run from "Panorama" to Kaunas airport, which makes this shopping center convenient for tourist shopping, despite its distance from the center of the capital of Lithuania. Arriving at the "Panorama", no one will be left without a purchase in 200 stores with a varied assortment. The entire first floor of the shopping center is occupied by shops for household goods. On the second floor - clothes and shoes, as well as an entertainment area.
The presence of boutiques and shops of famous brandscomparable to the same list of Acropolis shopping center. Cafes and restaurants occupy the entire third floor, from which visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Vilnius. Tourists may be interested, for example, Gril-Brazil restaurant ("Grill-Brazil"). You need to pay only 10 dollars per person per entrance. For this amount, you can enjoy as many kebabs from various types of meat as you like, and even with a side dish to them. And only drinks will have to pay for the price list.
VCUP
The mall which has remained from Soviet timesVilnius (currently over 35 years old). Now it has more than 150 stores. Here is the famous billiard club Free ball.
In the not so famous among tourists shoppingVilnius centers like Flagman and Gedimino 9, which are also interesting for shopaholics, make sense to come back if the trip is longer than one day or even a couple of days off.
