The appeal of such outlets as the flea markets of Pyatigorsk lies in the fact that walking along the flea rows, you can not only find the necessary item, but also feel the unique atmosphere of Pyatigorsk of a bygone era.
Flea market near the Upper Market
This place is a real paradise for junk dealers and vintage lovers, not only due to the rich assortment of goods presented here, but also due to the proximity of the transport hub. At the flea market, everyone will be able to bargain for an old copper samovar, various jugs, vases and candlesticks, become the owner of a watch, musical instrument or an old film camera they like, choose their favorite vintage shoes, clothing or accessory, acquire rare and ancient coins at a reasonable price.
You can walk for hours at the local flea market on Levanevskogo Street on Saturdays and Sundays, as if in museum halls, looking at local “exhibits” (sellers will be happy to tell stories related to them).
Collectors rally
Collectors gather in the Kirov park, namely, in the building of the Central stadium (entrance fee - 50 rubles), so that every Sunday morning until noon they can get the opportunity to acquire banknotes, coins, postcards, military uniforms of different years, jewelry and other collectibles …
Second-hand bookseller on Mira street
This store sells old books, magazines and educational and local history literature, including rare copies. In addition, here you can find stamps, vinyl records and other items from the Soviet era.
Antique shops
Those interested in antique shops should pay attention to the following objects:
- "Antiques" (Kirov Avenue, 40): here they sell melee weapons (Georgian and Dagestan daggers, Cossack checkers), icons (the Almighty in an icon case, silver, 19th century will cost 25,000 rubles), furniture (hookah table, 19th century costs 30,000 rubles), bronze candlesticks (prices start at 1200 rubles), samovars (a 50-liter wood-fired samovar in 1972 in excellent condition is sold for 50,000 rubles), pocket and mantel clocks, candy bowls and vases, orders and tokens, irons, gramophones, binoculars, spinning wheels and other antique items.
- "Plyushkin" (Dzerzhinsky Street, 49a): here everyone will be able to acquire collectibles and unique souvenirs.
Shopping in Pyatigorsk
Shopping enthusiasts will be able to find goods for every taste and income of buyers in the Alsvet and Target Purchase Center shopping centers. You should definitely visit the Arbat shopping and entertainment center, famous for its 200 boutiques and food establishments, where you can have a snack between shopping runs.
Before leaving Pyatigorsk, do not forget to buy a cup with a spout (intended for drinking mineral water; you can buy it in a souvenir shop or a drinking gallery), soap containing Tambukan mud, hand-knitted woolen things, fur products (it is advisable to go to Shubny for fur coats. market or one of the factories where individual and group shopping tours are organized).
