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Bees.
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The back story
Bees and beekeeping: the back story
The Carniolan bee, painted beehive panels, World Bee Day and honey from every valley: Slovenia is a nation of beekeepers.
45 of the best · Ljubljana, Slovenia
The Best Shopping in Ljubljana
From designers’ studios on Stari and Gornji trg to the Central Market, potica, honey, wine and the department stores of the centre, here is where to shop in Ljubljana.
Our 45 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Ljubljana.
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Fresh from the farms
Central Market
The open-air market on Vodnik Square, Monday to Saturday, with Plečnik’s colonnade along the river.
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Fridays, spring to autumn
Open Kitchen (Odprta kuhna)
The Friday street-food market on Pogačarjev trg, from spring to autumn, with stalls run by local restaurants.
Pogačarjev trgExplore View on map
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Salt from Piran
Piranske soline shop
The shop of the Piran salt pans, with sea salt, salt flower and salt cosmetics.
Mestni trg 8Explore View on map
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Fresh and street food.
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Fresh from the farms
Central Market
The open-air market on Vodnik Square, Monday to Saturday, with Plečnik’s colonnade along the river.
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Fridays, spring to autumn
Open Kitchen (Odprta kuhna)
The Friday street-food market on Pogačarjev trg, from spring to autumn, with stalls run by local restaurants.
Pogačarjev trgExplore View on map
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Sunday mornings
Sunday antiques market
An antiques and flea market on the river embankment on Sunday mornings.
Cankarjevo nabrežjeExplore View on map
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Designers’ studios and concept stores.
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Architect turned designer
Almira Sadar
The Stari trg boutique of Almira Sadar, an architect and fashion designer whose women’s collections are made in Ljubljana.
Stari trg 16Explore View on map
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Shop and workshop in one
Anselma
A shop and workshop near the station making gender-neutral, timeless clothes from old and discarded fabrics.
Kolodvorska ulica 6Explore View on map
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Slovenian designer label
Cliché
The boutique of the Slovenian label Cliché on Novi trg: timeless clothing, shoes and accessories in fine materials.
Novi trg 6Explore View on map
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By the Triple Bridge
Design Corner Ljubljana
A retail gallery of Slovenian design at the Triple Bridge end of Cankarjevo nabrežje, from handmade accessories to homeware.
Cankarjevo nabrežje 1Explore View on map
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Three decades of knitwear
Draž knitwear
A knitwear studio on Gornji trg making sustainable, timeless garments, with a renewal service to extend their life.
Gornji trg 9Explore View on map
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Handmade leather
EvilEve
A boutique and workshop on Trubarjeva where designer Eva Breznikar makes leather bags, belts and accessories by hand.
Trubarjeva cesta 15Explore View on map
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Slovenian and international design
Gud Shop
A concept store on Stari trg with Slovenian and international clothing, jewellery and accessories.
Stari trg 4Explore View on map
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Slovenian design since 1992
IKA
A shop by the cathedral that has championed Slovenian design since 1992, from homeware to fashion accessories.
Ciril-Metodov trg 13Explore View on map
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Functional sculpture
KAR=IN Sales Gallery
A design gallery on Tavčarjeva showing furniture by Karin A. Košak alongside international and Slovenian designers and artists.
Tavčarjeva ulica 3Explore View on map
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Handmade in limited series
Marjeta Grošelj handbags
The Tavčarjeva atelier of Marjeta Grošelj, one of Slovenia’s best-known handbag designers.
Tavčarjeva ulica 4Explore View on map
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Zero-waste design
Nika Ravnik
The Gornji trg studio of designer Nika Ravnik, whose zero-waste pieces can be worn in several ways.
Gornji trg 24Explore View on map
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Design from waste
Smetumet
A design studio and shop turning discarded materials into useful, beautiful products, with workshops on waste and reuse.
Pokopališka ulica 13Explore View on map
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Makers and workshops.
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Stoneware and porcelain
Juha ceramics studio
A ceramics workshop and small gallery on Resljeva cesta, with handmade stoneware and porcelain in limited series.
Resljeva cesta 10Explore View on map
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Collected internationally
Martina Obid Mlakar
A jewellery designer and restorer on Gornji trg who blends old goldsmithing techniques with contemporary materials.
Gornji trg 24Explore View on map
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On Gornji trg since 2007
Olga Košica jewellery studio
The Gornji trg studio of jeweller Olga Košica, making one-off pieces inspired by organic shapes and natural textures.
Gornji trg 26Explore View on map
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A living workshop museum
Sitar 1920
A century-old stamp-making and engraving workshop on Resljeva cesta, still working and open as a living museum.
Resljeva cesta 10Explore View on map
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Slovenian crystal
Steklarna Rogaška
The Ljubljana showroom of Rogaška, the Slovenian maker of crystal glassware and home pieces, on Mestni trg.
Mestni trg 22Explore View on map
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Print your own souvenir
TipoRenesansa
A letterpress printing studio on Breg where you can print the Slovenian alphabet as a souvenir, using old type and inks.
Breg 22Explore View on map
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Handmade, nature-inspired
Uršula Rihtar
Handmade, minimalist jewellery in precious metals, inspired by natural forms, from a studio on Trubarjeva.
Trubarjeva cesta 18Explore View on map
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Salt, lace and chocolate.
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Chocolate dragons
Čokoladnica Cukrček
A chocolate shop by the cathedral, with Ljubljana-themed chocolates.
Mestni trg 11Explore View on map
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Handmade lace
Galerija Idrijske čipke
A shop of Idrija bobbin lace, one of Slovenia’s finest crafts, on Mestni trg.
Mestni trg 17Explore View on map
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Salt from Piran
Piranske soline shop
The shop of the Piran salt pans, with sea salt, salt flower and salt cosmetics.
Mestni trg 8Explore View on map
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Colourful design gifts
Popermint
A colourful shop on Levstikov trg with playful accessories, gift ideas and its own designer socks.
Levstikov trg 4aExplore View on map
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Everything made in Slovenia
Slovenika
A shop on Gornji trg where everything is made in Slovenia by Slovenian designers, from fashion and homeware to food.
Gornji trg 4Explore View on map
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Treasures of Slovenia
Zakladi Slovenije
A shop of Slovenian crafts and products by the cathedral.
Ciril-Metodov trg 2Explore View on map
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Regional produce.
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Certified traditional potica
Butik lePotica
A little shop on Stari trg devoted to potica, the rolled Slovenian cake, from walnut and tarragon to plum and hazelnut.
Stari trg 10Explore View on map
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Teas from around the world
Čajna hiša Cha
A tea house and shop on Wolfova ulica with a wide range of teas and tea sets, pots and cups.
Wolfova ulica 8Explore View on map
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Lower Carniola in a shop
Dobrote Dolenjske
A deli on Mestni trg selling food and drink from the Dolenjska region.
Mestni trg 17Explore View on map
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Slovenian honey
Honey Treasures
A shop near the Central Market devoted to Slovenian honey and bee products, from honey biscuits and mead to cosmetics.
Ciril-Metodov trg 17Explore View on map
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Wines, truffles and prosciutto
J&B Vinoteka
A wine shop by the Grand Hotel Union with wines from Slovenia, Croatia and Italy, spirits, truffles and Karst prosciutto.
Miklošičeva cesta 14Explore View on map
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Karst produce
Kraševka
A deli by the market selling produce from the Karst: pršut, cheese, teran and more.
Vodnikov trg 4Explore View on map
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Over 2,000 beekeepers
Medex
The Miklošičeva shop of Medex, a Slovenian producer working with more than 2,000 beekeepers, for honey and bee-product gifts.
Miklošičeva cesta 30Explore View on map
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Zelen, Pinela and orange wine
Štorija wine shop
A wine shop on Trubarjeva with boutique Slovenian wines, from Zelen and Pinela to orange wine, and a sommelier to guide you.
Trubarjeva cesta 17Explore View on map
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Flavours of the countryside
Učilna okusov
A shop and tasting counter at the Central Market with produce from Slovenia’s regions, plus traditional snacks with a glass of wine.
Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1Explore View on map
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A city of literature.
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A city of literature
Bookshops: Konzorcij, Beletrina & Trubarjev antikvariat
Ljubljana’s best bookshops, with English titles, Slovenian authors in translation and an antiquarian shop on Mestni trg.
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Under one roof.
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Shops by the hundred
BTC City
A huge shopping, business and leisure district north-east of the centre.
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About 120 shops
Citypark
A shopping centre of more than 50,000 square metres next to BTC City, with about 120 shops and places to eat.
Šmartinska cesta 152gExplore View on map
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In Ljubljana’s first department store
Galerija Emporium
A five-floor fashion store on Prešeren Square, in the Art Nouveau palace of Ljubljana’s first department store of 1903, with a floor for Slovenian designers.
Prešernov trg 5aExplore View on map
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Slovenia’s first department store
Maxi department store
Maximarket on Republic Square, Slovenia’s first all-round department store, with fashion, cosmetics and a famous cake shop.
Trg republike 1Explore View on map
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A classic of the centre
Nama department store
A department store on Tomšičeva, founded after the Second World War, with international fashion, cosmetics, homeware and a delicatessen.
Tomšičeva ulica 1Explore View on map
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Ljubljana’s second-largest
Supernova Ljubljana Rudnik
The second-largest shopping complex in Ljubljana, on the south-eastern edge of the city, with fashion, food, a hypermarket and Cineplexx.
Jurčkova cesta 223Explore View on map
