Shopping

Bratislava, as a modern European capital, has everything you might want or need. In terms of souvenirs, there are a couple of unique shops worth visiting. Galéria Donner (Klobucnícka 4; tel. 02/5443-3753) specializes in visual arts, paintings, and graphics from the 1950s to the 1980s, including an interesting collection of Communist-era paintings and sketches. If you're looking for more traditional folk art, including textiles, lace, and ceramics, try Úluv (Nám. SNP 12; tel. 02/5292-3802; www.uluv.sk). Ten Senses (Ventúrska 16; tel. 0903-388-864) is a modern gift shop in the Old Town that combines commerce with fair-trade community values of social development. Here you'll find Slovak ceramics and textiles sharing the shelf with other quirky gifts from around the world.