Zona Urbana
Sofia
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All items on sale at Zona Urbana have been recycled from old materials and turned into original, rustic-looking designs (e.g. purses made from an old German newspaper). With its bags, souvenirs, and knick-knacks, the store lays huge emphasis on sustainability and encourages customers to follow suit.
Shopping
Since the end of communist rule, Sofia has blossomed into a shopper’s paradise. If you are looking for high-end designer boutiques or simple pleasures at the local market, Sofia is guaranteed to satisfy your shopping needs. Vitosha Boulevard and Graf Ignatiev are Sofia’s main shopping areas where you will find the familiar line up of international high street fashion chains. For one-off originals, Shipka, Oborishte and San Stefano Street, near the Alexander Nevski Cathedral are thronging with small boutiques. The covered market on Ekzarh Yosif Street is the place to pick up excellent Bulgarian food.