3 Best Places to Shop in Kiev, Ukraine

Ukrainian amber is renowned around the world, and visitors with a fondness for the honey-colored resin won't want to miss a visit to the Amber House salon, which features gorgeous pieces of art integrating tiny pieces of amber and other stones into their canvasses.

Right in the center of Kiev, this is a historic indoor market selling all kinds of produce, meats, spices, and other food items piled high in glorious displays. Housed in a tall structure dating back to 1910, the market takes its name from Bessarabia, a historic region in present-day Moldova and Southern Ukraine.

An enormous concept shopping center featuring stores selling everything from electronics to groceries, Dream Town also has a movie theater, ice- and roller-skating rinks, video game arcades, kids' play areas, and even an aquatic park. The food court follows the international norm, including a few American fast-food chains. It's a huge place and what it lacks in authentic Ukrainian atmosphere it makes up for in excellent people-watching potential.