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Souvenir Shops in Warsaw

Polish Souvenirs in the Capial

By , About.com Guide

Make these shops your first stop when you're looking for souvenirs during your trip to Warsaw. The shops below sell Polish folk art, handmade souvenirs, ceramics, glassware, porcelain, artwork, holiday decorations, and more. Many are located within walking distance of major sites and each other, so you'll be able to hit more than one on a day out in Warsaw.

PolArt Souvenirs

PolArt enjoys a prime location on Market Square in Old Town Warsaw. Enter the shop on the ground floor, browse a while, then ascend the stairs two access two more rooms of Polish folk art, crafts, textiles, and and painted ceramics.

Pol-Szklo

Specializing in Polish and European glassware and crystal, Pol-Szklo offers items to stock your dining room or bar.

Patera

Patera specializes in glassware and porcelain. Find minamalist vases and bowls or more practical decanters and drink sets here.

Galeria Artis

Anything your heart desires you'll be able to find at Galeria Artis and its sister store, Artis Folk. Handmade sculptures, icons, jewelry, calendars, and traditional items can be acquired here. Chances are you will leave with more than you intended to, the selection is so wide.

Folky

Folky carries Polish and international licqueurs as well as preserves, salad dressings, and specialty oils. The souvenirs you can pick up here may suit those on your list who are most difficult to shop for.

Cepelia

Cepelia has several locations in Warsaw and is all folk art all the time. Wooden carved figurines, Polish paper cutouts, and other traditional crafts are the specialty of thi chain of souvenir stores.

Bombkarnia

Bombkarnia's selection of holiday decorations is mind boggling. If you love decorating for Christmas or Easter, Bombkarnia is your store. The tree ornaments found here also make great gifts for others - they're small and easy to pack, if potentially delicate.

Abonda

Abonda carries hand-crafted items that have a modern, organic feel, from brightly colored embroidered linens to jewelry made out of natural materials.

Aniolowo

Love angels? Aniolowo's your store. This souvenir shop stocks nothing but angels: plush, wooden, magnetized, doll-sized - you name it.

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