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Souvenir market “Vernissage”

Travelers always want to bring

home some little keepsakes that would
remind us of the memories associated
with the visited places once we are
back home. We all want to be original
and get something special and unique
in a gift store, but very often we are
stuck buying cheap knack knacks from
tourist traps. «Vernissage» Market is
number one destination to shop for traditional Ukrainian gifts and souvenirs in Lviv.

«Vernissage» is the market of han dmade souvenirs and gifts located in the heart
of Lviv just a stone throw away from Lviv Opera House. This is where you can find
interesting things for family and friends. 

There are many works of art sold

on «Vernissage». Many local artists
offer their hand-painted pieces,
sculptures, wood curved art pieces and
other interesting stuff. Not to mention
the «gerdan» – it is incredibly delicate
decoration neck handmade beaded,
traditional Ukrainian jewellery created
in authentic beading technique popular in Western Ukrainian regions. Patterned on the
Ukrainian embroidered decoration repeats.

On the «Vernissage» it is often possible to meet famous people. Indeed,

sometimes ornaments of the Lviv artists complement the image of many Ukrainian TV
presenters, actresses, singers. On the market, there are incredibly beautiful antiques:
beads, embroidery. The age of some more than 100 years. For charming women: a gift
for Mom, wife, sister or a girl.

«Vernissage» Market in Lviv is

a one-stop destination for best
souvenir shopping in Lviv. The
market works daily from 9 AM to 8 -
9 PM.

The nearest public transport

stops: Teatralnaya str. (the market
Dobrobut), Opera and Ballet Theatre.