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What is Meidan Bazaar in Tbilisi?

An underground shopping area beneath Meidani Square in Old Tbilisi.

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Short answer

Meidan Bazaar in Old Tbilisi is an underground shopping area just beneath Meidani Square, where antiques, traditional Georgian food, locally made art and wine are sold. The district has long been a main bazaar for Georgia and the wider Caucasus. Nearby are Rike Park, the Mtkvari River, Metekhi Bridge and Church, and Narikala Fortress.

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Why

  1. The district was historically a main bazaar of Georgia and the Caucasus, with merchants arriving from across the East.
  2. French traveler Jean Chardin visited in 1672–1673.
  3. Street names such as Silver, Goldsmith, Iron, Bread Square and Wine Rise recall the trades once based here.

Details

The bazaar sells antiques, traditional Georgian food, locally made art and Georgian wine. It also mentions clay wine dishware, natural honey, churchkhela, tea, jam, goldsmith work, Georgian-made dolls and other handmade souvenirs. Check opening hours on site. For gift ideas, see where to buy souvenirs in Tbilisi and what to see in Tbilisi.

Tip

Combine the visit with a walk around the area: Rike Park, Metekhi Bridge and Church and Narikala Fortress are nearby.

What may differ

The range and hours of individual stalls may differ, so check on site.

Common misconception

Meidan is just a square in the Old Town.

What actually happens

Meidan Bazaar is an underground shopping area right under the square.

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Sources

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  • Where can you buy spices in Tbilisi?

    Spices in Tbilisi are easy to buy at Dezerter Bazaar, which sells Georgian spices, bay leaves and tkemali sauce, and vendors often invite you to taste before buying.

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  • What shops, chains and brands are there in Georgia?

    Batumi's popular shopping destinations include Batumi Mall, Batumi Plaza, Metro City and Batumi Central, with clothing, cosmetics and jewellery stores and boutiques of Georgian and international designers.

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  • Is there McDonald's in Georgia, and what fast food is there?

    McDonald's operates in Georgia and has an official Georgian website, so check addresses and opening hours with the chain itself.

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  • Which Georgian souvenirs should you bring home?

    Visitors usually bring home churchkhela, spices, dried fruit, wine, kantsi drinking horns, clay tableware, carpets, traditional hats, minankari enamel jewelry and fridge magnets.

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