Souvenirs from Europe, which will not take up much space in your luggage
Travels / / December 19, 2019
The most popular souvenirs - alcohol, oil, sweets, tableware and figurines. Not all of it can easily fit in your luggage, especially if you are traveling light. But there are other things that can be brought from European countries.
Albania
Albania famous silverware. Prices for the metal, as a rule, remain almost unchanged. Go to the flea market to find the cheap and beautiful silver jewelry.
andorra
This dwarf state located in the eastern Pyrenees, is a tax haven. Due to the absence of tax even the luxury items you can buy in Andorra significantly cheaper. If you do not pursue brands, brought home cured meats, ham or Morcillo.
Armenia
Armenia's market you can buy many souvenirs depicting the pomegranate - the country's national symbol. If you prefer something sweeter, get the well-known churchkhela.
Austria
In any supermarket in Austria you will find candy "mozartkugel» (Mozartkugel), which translated from German means "Mozart ball". This marzipan coated nougat coated with chocolate. Sweets wrapped in foil with the image of the famous composer. Confectionery, which invented this dessert is in Salzburg - Mozart's home town.
Azerbaijan
The most popular souvenirs from Azerbaijan - a copper utensils and cups for tea, pear-shaped, called Armudu. Among the more miniature souvenir, you can choose a tablecloth or carpet with the national pattern rubble.
Belarus
Belarus straw symbolizes happiness and prosperity. It is believed that it contains the sun's energy and can transmit to people by nature. Therefore, a wonderful souvenir of this country will be home accessories and amulets made of straw.
Belgium
Belgian chocolate is famous all over the world. However, to bring him home safe and sound is very problematic. Instead, buy speculoos - a spicy crispy pastry with the addition of brown sugar and spices.
Bulgaria
It is unlikely that you will come to mind to buy as a souvenir slippers. However, traditional Bulgarian terlitsy will warm you and your memories. These multi-colored knitted woolen slippers will be a wonderful gift from this country.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The central market Kujundžiluk Mostar can find a variety of homemade goods for the house and the beautiful lamps of colored glass. But if they will seem too large, the market is a wide selection of all kinds of souvenirs.
Great Britain
Wonderful souvenir, of course, will be the tea.
Hungary
Hungary - master in the creation of puzzles. Rubik's Cube, for example, was invented in this country. Wonderful souvenir will be a casket with a secret. It will not open until all parts of it are not lined up in the correct order. There are both large and small boxes.
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Germany
In Germany, a large selection of lovely Christmas decorations for the home, which are sold even in summer. If you love sweets, then be sure to get Lebkuchen Lebkuchen. Very often they are made in the form of heart.
Greece
If a olive oil and drink ouzo will not fit in your luggage, buy spices or fresh herbs. For example, rosemary or oregano.
Denmark
At flea markets and shops in Denmark, you can buy all sorts of products with Scandinavian designs for every taste. Wonderful souvenir figurine will brownie Nisse - Scandinavian folklore character. It can be recognized by a pointed red hat.
Iceland
Iceland can bring a fine jewelry from volcanic stone.
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Ireland
Claddagh ring - a traditional Irish ring symbolizing the love and friendship. It is made in the form of hand that hold a crowned heart. Depending on the direction of the heart, and from that on which hand wearing a ring, you can see the details of private life of the owner.
Spain
From Spain can be brought saffron. It will give the dish a golden color and amazing flavor.
Italy
In the Roman Gammarelli shop you can buy a very unusual souvenir. This favorite purple socks of the Pope. Gammarelli family for more than 200 years of Italian clothes clergymen.
Cyprus
In the village of Lefkara local craftswomen create amazing beauty lefkariyskoe lace. It is widely regarded as a national treasure of Cyprus. You can buy wipes, garments, cloths, umbrellas and more.
Latvia
The Baltic region is famous for amber products. Therefore, in Latvia you will find a rich selection of amber jewelry.
Lithuania
One of Lithuania's national crafts - carving on paper. A souvenir for sure will not take up much space in the luggage.
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is the sixth smallest country in the world. Best souvenir from there - any accessory with the trappings of the country.
Luxembourg
The country is bordered by Belgium, which is known for chocolate. However, Luxembourg boasts a very rich history of this delicacy. Chocolate shops there are on every corner.
Macedonia
Thanks to the warm climate, a lot of plants growing in the country and herbs. This means that Macedonia can bring a lot of aromatic spices.
Malta
It is considered a local delicacy Maltese nougat. This gift can treat yourself and your loved ones.
Moldavia
Moldova can bring a colorful bag handmade called Traistă. Initially, they were used to carry goods from the market home.
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Monaco
For many years the country's economy offer numerous casinos. If you are looking for an unusual souvenir, bring to mind the gaming pieces.
Netherlands
In addition to the small magnets in the form of a tulip, bring stroopwafel. This wafer thin layers of dough with a filling of caramel. To caramel thawed and waffles were even tastier they served a cup of coffee or tea.
Norway
Knits with traditional Norwegian pattern copied around the world. But, of course, nothing beats the original.
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Poland
The locals are proud of their linen products. As a souvenir you can buy napkins, tablecloths and other linen products.
Portugal
In Portugal, a lot of cork oaks. Therefore, the country is a leading exporter of cork. From this material made a lot of unusual things, such as handbags.
Romania
Cap made of sheepskin, which locals call Căciulă, - traditional Balkan headdress. Modern Romanian designers give this hat a new kind.
San Marino
Some of the most popular souvenirs of the country - collectible stamps and coins.
Serbia
Serbia bring litsiderskoe heart - beautiful curly carrot, which is the traditional symbol of the country.
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Slovakia
often from Slovakia bring alcoholic beverages, but they can take up a lot of space in your luggage. You can buy a bottle wrapped in a skin called Pijacka Poharik. She put on the neck, so as not to lose.
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Slovenia
Slovenia is famous for the production of rock crystal. You can buy jewelry or a set of tiny glasses.
Turkey
Brought from Turkey Nazar - a traditional amulet against the evil evil eye. The image of an eye can be found on bracelets, rings and other jewelry.
Ukraine
As a souvenir you can bring Ukrainian embroidery, which has long been decorated clothes, tablecloths, napkins and other things.
Finland
Especially popular in Finland are textiles and clothing company Marimekko. Their design is recognizable throughout the world. You can buy a beautiful mural for his apartment.
France
Some of the Parisian stores of candles were discovered in XVII century. They represented a wide range of candles, from simple to the most refined. They do not occupy much space and will be a great gift.
Croatia
In the XVII century in Croatia it was invented tie. This piece wardrobe relished the first Parisian aristocracy, and later around the world. In some specialized stores in Croatia sellers may even help you to devise its own method tying a tie.
Montenegro
Montenegrin cap - a national headdress. The black color symbolizes the sorrow of the past glory of the country, five gold bands - 500-year rule of the Ottoman yoke, and red - blood shed in the struggle for independence of the country. Capa - a popular souvenir among tourists.
Czech Republic
In addition to the Bohemian glass and beer, a wonderful souvenir from the Czech Republic will be the product of the Czech garnet.
Switzerland
At more than 800 railway stations of the country you will see Mondaine watch. The company also produces a wall and watch. And what else is in the first place need to buy in Switzerland?
Sweden
Sweden bring salty liquorice. It is available as a candy, and an additive for chocolate, cookies and ice cream.
Estonia
In Estonia gained popularity stylish wooden accessories: cases for phones, bow ties, jewelry, cufflinks and more. Colorful souvenirs are intricate geometric shape.
What unusual souvenirs you brought from a trip to Europe?