Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and one of the most territorially close European capitals to Russia . This is one of the most beautiful cities in the Baltic States, attracting many tourists. And, of course, the city is full of magnificent shops and shopping centers, which are drawn to drop by for interesting purchases. Moreover, many tourists come to the shopping centers of Vilnius for this very reason. The advantages of shopping are obvious, for example, almost all types of transport are available that allow you to get here. Here is a wide selection of goods of European quality, modern shopping centers of Vilnius with many different places of recreation and retail outlets, the opportunity to stroll from store to store and explore city sights.
Features of shopping in Vilnius
The main shopping street of Vilnius is Gedimino Avenue, stretching to the Neris River from the Old Town. Street shops are located on both sides.
In the old town there are Vokieciu, Pilies and Didzioji streets, walking along which you can plunge into the spirit of the Middle Ages, inspecting ancient buildings, simultaneously wrapping in boutiques of the most famous world brands and shopping centers of Vilnius. Their addresses, by the way, are in any guidebook.
Russian-speaking guests of the city should not have problems with purchases, since most consultants and cashiers in stores speak Russian. When a Tax Free sticker is hanging on the door of the store, this means that upon purchase from a certain amount it will be possible to receive a VAT refund at the amount of approximately 12% of the cost of purchased goods upon departure. True, this return is issued exclusively to citizens of those countries that are not members of the EU. For the rest, to obtain special checks, you must present your passport. Purchased goods with a check are presented at customs when leaving the country where the check is stamped properly (stamp is valid for 3 months).
Almost all major shopping centers in Vilnius operate from 10 to 22 every day. Supermarkets of large chains, 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 the shopping center, there are many shops in Vilnius. Usually they are open from 8:00 to 23:00 (note that alcohol is sold only until 22:00).
Akropolis
Acropolis is the main and largest shopping and entertainment center in Vilnius, where you can easily spend the whole day with the whole family. The invariable European quality of the widest assortment of goods sold in more than 250 stores in the shopping center, the latest brands from all over the world - all this makes the Acropolis shopping center 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 only one and a half euros, you can purchase a discount card to make even more profitable purchases in stores of all famous brands. On the territory you can find and visit one of a whole network of presented banks, a cinema, an Internet cafe, a bowling alley, cafes and restaurants with national Lithuanian dishes, 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 megamarket also works here.
To Akropolis from Vilnius station, from the station square, on a direct route for half an hour all comers will take bus number 53. You can get back to the train station from the Acropolis by leaving the main entrance and going down to the underground passage through the parking lot, and then turning left.
From the bus station right from the platform you can catch a minibus. Drive to the Acropolis on it for about 15 minutes. The fare, like on the bus, is 1 euro.
"Europe" (Vilnius)
Shopping center Europa is one of the most famous in the city. It covers an area of more than 21 square meters and includes approximately 80 outlets, plus a huge grocery store selling more than a square kilometer of the square. There are also 4 restaurants and 5 cafes. Among them is the most famous Japanese restaurant Miyako in Vilnius among similar establishments. The shopping center itself is not only unique, but also looks modern. This applies to both design and architecture. A fountain, a huge number of living plants and flowers inside makes shopping especially enjoyable. At any time of the year visited the shopping center "Europe" fall into eternal summer.
The shopping center is connected to a seven-story parking lot for more than a thousand cars. From the parking lot you can easily go to any floor of the shopping center, and having made purchases, it is just as easy to return to your car using the convenient information system.
Ozas
An area of 180,000 square meters, where about 200 modern stores are located, 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 world brands, but also visit the departments of not so famous, but interesting designers.
In addition, Ozas is one of the most favorite places for children in Vilnius, and this is natural. Inside is the largest X Planet family entertainment center in the country, in which more than fifty rides, including a rock for young climbers, trampolines and others. You can stay unlimited in X Planet for 5.5 euros. But you can pay for just one game hour, which costs 3.5 euros. A child can remain under the care of animators.
Among other pleasant bonuses is the fact that citizens of other countries who have arrived on a shopping tour in Vilnius can, after presenting their passport and filling out the questionnaire, receive a special VIP Shopping discount card.
"Panorama" (Vilnius)
Shopping center "Panorama" - another in a series of malls in the Lithuanian capital. Buses run from "Panorama" to Kaunas Airport, which makes this shopping center convenient for tourist shopping, despite its remoteness 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 diverse assortment. The entire first floor of the shopping center is occupied by home goods stores. On the second floor there are clothes and shoes, as well as an entertainment area.
The presence of boutiques and shops of well-known brands is comparable with the same list of shopping center "Acropolis". Cafes and restaurants occupy the entire third floor, from which visitors enjoy a panoramic view of Vilnius. Tourists may be interested, for example, the Gril-Brazil restaurant ("Grill-Brazil"). Entrance costs only about $ 10 per person. For this amount you can taste as many kebabs from various types of meat, and even with a side dish to them. And only drinks will have to be paid according to the price list.
Vcup
The shopping center of Vilnius, preserved from the Soviet times (at present it is more than 35 years old). Now it has more than 150 stores. Here is the famous billiard club Free ball.
In Vilnius shopping centers, not so famous among tourists, like Flagman and Gedimino 9, which are also interesting for shopaholics, it makes sense to visit if the trip is longer than one day or even a couple of days off.