It may come as a shock for a lot of people, but Russia is one of the shopping paradises in Eastern Europe. Many tourists would travel to Russia only to go shopping in the top shopping centers in Russia. In each tourist destination city of Russia, there are several modern shopping centers that people would browse through multiple international and high-quality Russian brands in various sorts of goods, from clothes, perfume, jewelry, accessories, such as bags, hats, boots, shoes, etc. to souvenirs, porcelains, crystals, and beauty products. There are also lots of options for people who want to take back unique relics from their trip to Russia, which you can learn about them on our guide for top souvenirs from Russia, on our weblog. While Moscow as the capital of Russia has several top shopping centers and local markets, in which tourists can find anything they want on their travel to Russia, St. Petersburg has gone a little bit further with multiple international and modern shopping centers that tempt tourists to go for a shop on their trip to St. Petersburg.
Shopping in St. Petersburg
Shopping in St. Petersburg is not very hard because wherever you go near the tourist centers of st. Petersburg, there's at least one modern shopping center that can satisfy your desire. However, if you have plans to purchase goods on your travel to Russia, you'll need guides because shopping in another country is hard, let alone in St. Petersburg, which is one of the most fabulous tourist destinations in Russia and Europe. Before you begin your journey for shopping in St. Petersburg, you need to set your priorities straight, because if you want to purchase souvenirs, most shops near the tourist center of the city are over-priced, so can decide if you're going to go little further and buy cheaper products, or save some time and shop in the tourist center. But, if you want to go shopping for anything other than souvenirs, there are lots of significant places in the tourist center of the city that you have to visit on your travel to St. Petersburg, for example, Nevsky Prospect.
Nevsky Prospect
Nevsky Prospect is the main street of St. Petersburg in the historic center of the city. While most tourists know this street as one of the major attractions of St. Petersburg in Russia tour because of the number of tourist attractions on it, it is also one of the best places for people who want to shop on their tour to Russia. Nevsky prospect in St. Petersburg is similar to Arbat Street in Moscow, in which there are many shops and shopping centers as well as various tourist attractions and cultural centers. From the starting point of the street in front of Admiralty Building to the end of it at the foot of Alexander Nevsky Lavra, there are lots of modern shops, unique stores, prominent shopping centers, and even street vendors that encourage tourists to shop. Though most tourists prefer only to enjoy sightseeing, several tourists would stop at these places for shopping. While you can purchase goods from individual stores and shops on the street, there are several shopping centers that you should visit during your tour to Russia. One of the most famous ones is the Great Gostiny Dvor.
Great Gostiny Dvor
Great Gostiny Dvor is the largest department store and one of the most famous historical landmarks of St. Petersburg. Although it's more than two centuries old, with multiple restoration and reconstruction, when you visit it on your tour to Russia, you would not guess its age. They claim that Great Gostiny Dvor is the first shopping arcade in the world, whether it's true or not, it's the oldest St. Petersburg shopping mall for sure. Great Gostiny Dvor is an excellent place for people who want to shop beauty products, clothes, perfume, and jewelry, which is why it's popular among women on tour to Russia. However, if you're not a fan of shopping, you can rest inside this historic landmark and enjoy the 18th-century architecture of the place as your group continues their shopping. Gostiny Dvor is one of the famous shopping centers on Nevsky Prospect that you'll visit on your tour to St. Petersburg.
The Passage
ُThe Passage trading house is another famous shopping center on Nevsky Prospect, which has been the elite center for people who have a taste for high-quality products since the middle of the 19th century. This shopping center acquired the name Passage because it's the main link between Nevsky Prospect and Italianskaya Street. This shopping center is an excellent place for you on your Russia tour if you have plans to buy high-quality products, such as children, men's, or women's clothes, antiques, souvenirs, and jewelry. It also has multiple high-class cafes and restaurants, and an entertainment area, which would be an excellent place for your children if you want to leave them having fun while you're shopping.
Grand Palace Boutique
If you love fashion and want to purchase high-quality products, you have to visit the Grand Palace Boutique on your tour to Russia. This elite shopping center is where all the fashionists and stylish shoppers visit frequently. Grand Palace Boutique offers various Russian and international brands of clothing, accessories, home decor, and cosmetics. There you can find high-quality men's and women's clothes, shoes, jewelry, and other sorts of fashion-related products. Grand Palace is quite famous among Russia tour agencies because of its luxury look and the high-class brands that it offers to its visitors.
Nevsky Center
Last but not least, there's another shopping center on Nevsky Prospect that acquired its name from the street. Nevsky Center is a modern shopping center at the heart of the city, in which you can find up to 100 stores, most of which have focused on fashion-related products. One of the great things about this shopping center is the range of prices. There anyone from people who are on the budget-travel to the people who are not concern about the prices can find suitable goods with excellent quality at a reasonable cost. Nevsky Center is also famous among locals because of its provided-services, such as gym, beauty center, yoga club, spa, cafes, and restaurants. If you visit the Nevsky Center on your St. Petersburg tour, you will not be disappointed.
All these shopping centers are located on Nevsky Prospect, which tells the reason behind its popularity among Russia tour agencies and tourists. If you like to learn about other St. Petersburg Top Shopping Centers, you can always check our weblog at the Star Travel Group. We have also provided useful advice on how to properly visit Russia, which will help you during your journey.
