Located several hundred kilometers northwest of Bucharest, one of the highlights of any trip to Romania is a visit to Tirgu Mures: shopping, outdoor activities, and a great proximity to some of the best historical and ancient parts of medieval Romania are right at your fingertips in this quaint town. Although Tirgu Mures has only about 150,000 permanent residents, it is nonetheless a popular stop-off point for tourists, whether they're investigating the Transylvanian region around the city or simply passing through. Tirgu Mures is approximately halfway between Bucharest, Budapest and Sofia, making it a great mid point for any journey between these cities. Read on for some details of the shopping in this countryside city.

Mures Mall

The Mures Mall is the oldest and most active of all of the several shopping malls in Tirgu Mures. This mall plays host to a number of different stores selling local and international clothing, accessories, supplies, and more. It's conveniently located within an easy drive of the central downtown part of Tirgue Mures, which makes it an attractive destination for shoppers.

Promenada Center

Promenada Center is another major shopping mall located in Tirgu Mures. Although it doesn't have the same selection or quality of materials and stores as Mures Mall, Promenda Center is still one of the more popular destinations for shopping. You're more likely to find locals here than at the Mures Mall, which means you can expect slightly better deals on clothing and other goods.

Tiago Mall

The third major collection of retail outlets and other stores that may be of interest to a tourist or foreigner looking to purchase souvenirs is the Tiago Mall. This is one of the newest shopping centers in all of Tirgu Mures, and it plays home to a variety of outside and higher end clothing stores. This is an excellent place to go looking for brand-name items as well as knock-offs at excellent prices. The Tiago Mall is still expanding, and is constantly developing new selections of materials and stores, so it's worthwhile to ask a local for advice about where to shop before you begin your excursion.

Tirgu Mures is also home to plenty of outdoor markets and street vendors that specialize in selling local handicrafts and other pieces of art. Keep an eye out along the walking streets for these sellers. Be sure to barter for all goods that you buy from vendors.