Shopping in Dubrovnik
Dubrovniks Old Town offers the best shopping and plenty of variety for its visitors. The Stradun itself houses the oldest pharmacy in the world, and from there shops fan out in all directions. There are all sorts of souvenir shops in the vicinity and other types of retail shops can be easily found in the streets around Stradun. In the alleyways you can find everything you need, such as shoe shops, jewellery, clothes, bookshops and plenty of old crafts shops. One of the most fascinating craft shops is Ronchi, a hat making enterprise housed near the market square, which was established in 1858.
Dubrovnik also has some fine outdoor markets which are well worth a visit. You can buy fresh vegetables, fruit, olive oils, souvenirs and pretty much everything else you could possibly need. The best market is in The Old Town at Gunduliceva poljana square. However, there is also a market just opposite the bus station at Put Republike.
Within the walls of Dubrovnik Old Town, tourists flock to the Placa, also called the Stradun. Lined with shops, cafes, it is the main street of the city. Radiating from it are narrow streets that are a delight to explore. Here one will find more shops, cafes, small groceries and private homes.
Shops on the Stradun cater to tourists and usually remain open throughout the day, possibly closing for an hour or two during lunch. Many shops will remain open late into the evening.
All major credit cards (American Express, Diners, Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard) are accepted. Some tourist oriented stores may accept U.S. Dollars, however, change is always given in Croatian Kuna.
The traditional handicraft products of Croatia include fine lace from the Dalmatian islands, handmade embroidery, woodcarvings, woolen and leather items, paintings, ceramics, and filigree jewelry.
Value Added Tax (VAT), is added to most purchases. Visitors who spend over a certain amount may be able to re-claim some or all of the tax paid, however, regulations and conditions governing the refund of VAT are subject to change and RCCL cannot guarantee the cooperation of local authorities.
There are no large scale shoppingcentres in Dubrovnik, so target your shopping passions in and around the Old Town.
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