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Shopping in Dubrovnik

Shopping is a pleasant and leisurely experience in the Old Town with its tourist-orientated shops offering local crafts, Croatian wine and chocolate, Bajedera, Croatian designer boutiques and English books. Although there is no one street of luxury shops, there are designer boutiques along the Placa. Head for the myriad narrow lanes to the north and south of the Old Town where you will find gorgeous handmade jewellery of filigree gold and silver.

Shop hours are 09.00-20.00, seven days a week in summer, shorter hours in winter.

Selected Dubrovnik Shops by Type

Fashion and Jewelry

Maria
St Dominic Street near Ploce Gate
A very stylish and upmarket store selling many designer labels.

Djardin Gallery
Miha Pracata 8
Djardin Gallery is in a delightful garden courtyard tempting one into buying the individual pieces of jewellery crafted by two local designers. This is a glorious shop, not to be missed.

Gallery Buza
Miha Pracata 8
Gallery Buza, next door to Djardin Gallery, sells jewellery created by Ivona Matica as well as silk scarves and lacework.

Missori
Located opposite the exclusive Pucic Palace Hotel in Od Puca
Missori stocks designer bags and shoes.

Boutique Croatia and Michal Negrin
Pred Dvorom 2
Boutique Croatia sells silk ties, while nextdoor Michal Negrin sells romantic Victorian-style dresses.

Books

Algoritam and Algebra
Located on the Placa
Algoritam and Algebra on the Placa are excellent bookshops, also selling fabulous masks, reminiscent of those in Venice.

Art, Crafts and Gifts

Dubravka Kuk (Dubrovnic House)
Brsalje Square opposite Tourist Information
Dubravka Kuk is excellent for souvenirs, olive oil, honey, truffles, wine and paintings.

Vinotekas
On the Placa and Od Puca
Croatian wines are also sold at Vinotekas. Komovica and Sljivca are two Croatian spirits to take home with you, but buy them at the airport.

Medusa Gift and Art Sh
Prijeko 18
Medusa Gift and Art Shop has a good selection of Croatian gifts.

Markets

Gunduliceva Poljana Market
Located behind the Rector's Palace
This daily morning farmers’ market sells not only fresh produce, cheese, honey, preserves and rakija, but also items such as handmade lace, embroidery, jewellery, lavender bags and wooden handicrafts.

Gruz Market
Situarted on the Gruz Harbour
Gruz Market sells fish, fresh produce and flowers. It is open in the mornings with the flower stands staying open in the afternoons.

Editor's Tip: Feel free to barter at street markets!

Dubrovnik Tax Refunds

As at 1 January 2010, Croatia’s VAT legislation changed to the EU’s VAT laws. VAT of 23% is charged on most purchases and services and is included in the price. A reduced rate of 10% is levied on accommodation services. Visitors can reclaim tax on purchases costing over 500 kunas on departure. Ask for a VAT form at the shop where the purchase is made. This should be filled out and stamped immediately. The tax receipt must be produced to the Customs officials at point of departure.<.p>

A VAT refund in kunas can be obtained within 6 months of purchase either from the shop when the VAT is refunded immediately, or by posting the verified receipt back to the shop with the account number into which the refund should be deposited. If goods were paid for by credit card, that account will be reimbursed.

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