Gifts and souvenirs from different countries. What souvenirs do foreigners buy in Russia. TOP
While traveling, we usually want to buy small souvenirs that will remind us of the places we were lucky enough to visit. We want to buy something original and special, but in the end we buy the most typical knick-knacks in banal souvenir shops. On the other hand, if you did not bring a keychain in the form eiffel tower from Paris, so you've never been there! TravelAsk offers to get acquainted with the 25 most simple and familiar souvenirs that people often bring from different corners peace.
Mount Rushmore oil lamp, South Dakota
South Dakota is far from being the most popular state for tourists, but they have a world-famous landmark that they want you to remember.
Sumo wrestlers, Japan
Japan is famous for many things, but sumo wrestlers, for some unknown reason, are the most popular themed souvenir among tourists.
Cup with Dracula, Romania
The first thing that comes to mind when mentioning Romania is Dracula (Vlad the Impaler). It is not surprising that all local souvenir shops are literally crammed with trinkets with the image of this not very friendly gentleman.
Thermometer Great Wall of China, China
A useful thing that will tell people about your exploits as a traveler, and show you the exact temperature of the air.
"Papal" bottle opener, Vatican
The first country I visited back in Soviet times back in 1980 was GERMANY, which I love to this day. And the more I learn about its history and traditions, the more I fall in love with it. Now I'm already used to the fact that the issue of gifts here can be resolved at any moment - Germany is replete with all sorts of things. From here you can bring not only nice souvenirs, but also useful things for the home. And the first thing I bought here, while still living in Riga, was the Meissen service "Madonna" (I am a fan of beautiful dishes). Porcelain tableware is timeless, until now the hearts of many women tremble before its beauty. So, my first German service still adorns my life, and besides, it has now become almost a rarity ...
Then there were many other services, but the first is always the first...
Ceramic beer mugs with lids richly decorated with three-dimensional patterns and paintings are in great demand here as souvenirs.
My mug is just a piece of furniture in the house.
And, of course, a bunch of wall-mounted plates and cups from every city and every country.
Traveling around PRAGUE, you plunge into a real fairy tale. Here every corner is a landmark or a masterpiece of architecture. But Prague is not only beautiful city, which is admired by numerous tourists, there are a great many shops and souvenir shops on every corner that offer various goods and products of local production.
That's where I also bought beautiful Bohemian crystal and garnets.
Fabulous NORWAY is known as the country of trolls and fjords. Everyone has heard about the fjords, but not everyone can describe the trolls. But all Norwegians - from young to old - are simply obsessed with trolls, because they are the main ones in Norwegian folklore.
According to popular beliefs, trolls live in the mountains and dense forests and are both evil and good. Thanks to the love of the Norwegians for them, these figurines have become the most popular for tourists visiting the country.
Souvenir shops sell figurines of trolls of various sizes. and buying them is associated with a whole ritual. First you need to choose a troll who will wink at you, then choose a suitable name for him and a dark one, quiet place in the house. And this troll will serve as a brownie. Therefore, having avoided such a ritual, I bought a figurine of a Viking ship. Many people associate Norway with the Vikings, and it is simply impossible not to bring a Viking figurine and a bronze or tin figurine of a Viking ship.
The trip to SWEDEN was fantastic. And I definitely wanted to bring those little things. that will remind her. Amulets, cups, swords, helmets with horns, figurines with Vikings and decorations with their symbols - all this can be bought as gifts. Various things with the image of an elk are very popular there. Elk is a favorite of the Swedes. Therefore, I brought a couple of colorful souvenirs from there - a Viking and pictures with moose (for a car).
I have traveled many times in wonderful AUSTRIA, but every time I admire this country again and again. The choice of memorable souvenirs is already impressive because there are a lot of offers here that are not found in any other country in the world, so I have a lot of Austrian souvenirs. When visiting Austria, every woman will pay attention to Swarovski crystals and will certainly want to acquire such beauty, although it must be admitted that jewelry with Swarovski crystals is by no means cheap.
Enamel jewelry made by hand in limited quantities, smoking pipes of the famous Austrian pipe maker Peter Matzhold, handmade Viennese Augarten porcelain, figurines of Lipizzan horses - one of the symbols of the country, as well as any souvenirs with the image of Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) are in great demand here. . In Vienna, there is a kind of cult of this empress, whose portraits are applied to plates and prints, her busts are everywhere.
Edible souvenirs known far beyond the borders of Austria stand apart: candied violets (and candied fruits from the petals of other flowers, which were the favorite delicacy of Empress Elizabeth), chocolates "Mozart Kuegel" ("Mozart Kugel") with marzipan, pumpkin oil, Viennese waffles "Mannerschnitten" "(Manner) depicting the silhouette of the Cathedral of St. Stefan and the famous chocolate cake with rum "Sacher" (Original Sacher Torte), as well as the world's only chocolate liqueur "Mozart Original Chocolate" (from different types chocolate). I brought a lot of souvenirs from this country, and different ones.
It goes without saying that such a souvenir is impossible to resist...
I won’t talk much about ITALY, everyone knows that this is a country of bright sun, blue sky, warmth, gorgeous beaches by the sea and extraordinary beauty architectural monuments stories.
In Italy, there are also a huge number of souvenirs at every step and for every taste: huge selection quality products from leather, masks, various handicrafts, jewelry, olive oil, the best pistachios in the world, fans, perfumes, cosmetics, sweets... Venetian glass products are very beautiful - thin and incredibly elegant. Decanters, glasses, glasses, grapes - everything is incredibly beautiful, your eyes run wide! I brought myself a lot of useful things: several pairs of excellent gloves for all seasons, wallets, a bag, and, of course, olive oil and perfume from Sergio Tozzini.
I have been to Holland twice - in 1989 at the flower festival, and more recently - last autumn. Here they sell whole sets of magnets of 10 pieces as souvenirs. - houses that the Dutch themselves collect, so there is no problem with choosing gifts.
But the most common is, of course, clompins, or clogs - the famous Dutch wooden shoes, traditionally in white and blue. These are original shoes, and key chains, and just souvenir small wooden or ceramic pairs of clogs tied together with a ribbon.
Today, however, they already come in soft slippers of all colors.
And there is also a lot of ceramics: souvenir mills, spoons, mugs, figurines, jewelry, various products for the kitchen and home are in demand. And cheeses for every taste and related products - knives for cutting cheeses, cutting boards with Dutch motifs, as well as flower seedlings and seeds, and much more. I have two clogs - one wooden on a keychain, and the second white and blue ceramic just decorates the interior.
I remember BELGIUM for a long time for the aroma of chocolate, which is known all over the world. Chocolate is sold everywhere, these are simple bars, various chocolate figurines of all sizes, and a variety of sweets. 
The statue-fountain of a pissing boy, widely known in the world, is almost the most common image for souvenirs of the Belgian kingdom. The popular symbol of Belgium is depicted in pictures, figurines, lighters, bottle openers, etc.
Belgian handmade lace, which is produced in Bruges, is also very popular, so there are a lot of lace products in souvenir shops. I especially liked the lace umbrellas.
The tiny Atomium is popular among tourists - a copy of a 9-ball design that looks like a model of an atom. And here are my souvenirs from Belgium:
SWITZERLAND - unique country, which is worth a visit if possible in any case. And not only to see how rich she is, but to enjoy her extraordinary beauty and amazing regularity and calmness. The country is really rich, and expensive in comparison with other countries. But even from there you can bring beautiful and useful souvenirs: mugs, glasses, pennants, playing cards with views of Swiss cities, jewelry, famous Swiss watches, cheese, chocolate, coffee good quality and much more.
But from here I brought beautiful magnets with cuckoo clocks and thermometers, which my colleagues really liked.
I thought that I would end here, but it turns out that the geography of my travels is such that it will be enough for one more post. I had no idea that I had traveled so much around the world and seen so much! And that's not counting the republics. former Union! Therefore, I will be brief in further descriptions, although the memories do not leave me ...
DENMARK is the birthplace of the best storyteller in the world - G.H. Andersen, and a trip to Denmark is always a trip to a fairy tale. And everyone knows the symbol of this country - the little Mermaid. I have written a lot about Denmark, and the memories are the best (I have been there twice). I love this country and carefully keep everything connected with it - comfortable wear-free clogs, and all sorts of trifles.
ABOUT CROATIA a hundred years ago, the famous Bernard Shaw said that the Gods created it from stars, tears and the breath of the sea. And rightly so, numerous green forests along the coast took care of this, and the cleanliness of Croatian beaches was noted by UNESCO. No shopping is complete in this country without acquiring various knick-knacks: magnetic magnets, tiny houses, books, postcards, Croatian-style jewelry, bags of lavender, and a lot of goodies. 
I happened to be in SLOVENIA for several days, as it is located on the way from Austria to Croatia. It is simply impossible not to fall in love with this very small country - it is truly "small and bold"! It has everything: snowy alpine peaks, wooded mountains, mountain lakes and turbulent rivers, valleys with orchards and vineyards, wide plains, coast Adriatic Sea. thermal health resorts- the diversity of Slovenia is amazing. And most importantly, the Slovenes have kept Slavic, which is very clear to us, and it was easy to communicate with them. Very cozy little Ljubljana conquered with a castle towering over the city, old clean streets, beautiful churches, friendliness and hospitality local residents. And in Maribor (in the mountains) we got to a holiday where we saw National costumes and dances (by the way, not much different from the Tyrolean ones).
Handmade knitted items were used as souvenirs. embroidery, crystal, pottery and basketry, local wines.
Most cheap vacation was in BULGARIA. The warm sea, the sun, the blue water of the Black Sea - all this attracts tourists to this day. Bulgaria is a generally recognized country of roses, and all kinds of roses are made from roses. cosmetical tools- creams, lotions, shampoos, lipsticks smelling of roses, and, of course, beloved by many Turkish delight.
In Bulgaria, I bought aromatic oils in nice wooden bottles as souvenirs. Everything was worth a penny, but how pleasant such souvenirs were for my colleagues!
POLAND is almost like a home, relatives live there, and I often go there. Beautiful landscapes, beautiful architecture, rich story, unique folklore - all this can be found in Poland.
Many Polish towns are very beautiful, and the crafts here are traditional: wooden handicrafts, leather and silver products, ceramics, cosmetics and much more. They also make beautiful fashionable clothes here, which are definitely worth buying, which I sometimes do.
Returning every time from ENGLAND, I bring my friends glasses, mugs, umbrellas with national symbols, fortunately, the choice here is huge.
Purely English souvenirs are cups, pens, figurines of red double-decker buses and Big-Ben - symbols of England, postcards, key chains with the image of sights or national symbols, kitchen towels with the image English cities and beautiful inscriptions and other symbolic gizmos. And, of course, real English tea.
SCOTLAND - a country with interesting culture, history, traditions and bewitching romantic landscapes. It is very different from England, although both belong to the same kingdom - Great Britain. The most popular souvenir of Scotland is, of course, real Scotch whiskey. Woolen products, Celtic accessories and jewelry are also in great demand. sometimes tourists buy a kilt - a plaid skirt for a men's suit of Scottish highlanders (the whole suit is expensive - from 1000 pounds).
And now - SPAIN, with its richest historical heritage, wonderful beaches, beautiful monuments of architecture, exciting entertainment. In this country, located on Iberian Peninsula and seven more islands and famous for its resorts, tourists from all over the world flock every year. Wine, olive oil, hammon, various accessories, porcelain from Valencia, Andalusian ceramics, gold-encrusted pearl jewelry can all be found in Spain. And this country is also the birthplace of an incendiary dance - flamenco, so I brought castanets, fans, as well as a figurine of a bull from a bullfight from there.
last visit my spain - christmas Gran Canaria last year, and in a month Spain is waiting for me again, this time - Costa Coast del Sol (Malaga).
Here is a map of my travels! Looking forward to the future!..
In order for the emotions and impressions brought from the trip not to fade away, but from time to time to charge you with positive and enthusiasm, only photographs are not enough. Photos are most often viewed at leisure or as entertainment for friends, but souvenirs and gifts brought from different countries of the world, can not only please the eye and remind you of adventures, but also be useful in Everyday life.
Before going on a trip, we think over not only its route, but also the budget, an indispensable part of which is spending on gifts. In this article, we have prepared another selection best souvenirs from around the world that will not leave you and your loved ones indifferent.
In we talked about Sri Lanka, the UAE and other popular exotic countries where you can buy memorable souvenirs.
Now, let's explore another list.
Dumas' homeland famous for authentic champagne, fine wines and amazing Provence herbs. The main souvenir of France is its miniature symbol - Eiffel Tower. French perfumes, cosmetics and all sorts of goodies are also popular among tourists.
In order for France to remain in your heart for a long time, you can bring a gift copy of the Three Musketeers novel in the original language. Also, a tapestry or french beret. The latter is not only calling card France, but also one of the main headdresses of fashionistas around the world.
In Germany You will find many interesting and useful things that are great as a souvenir. The most common are beer mugs, teddy bears, German sausages, chocolate, beer, as well as coffee and cheese.
In order not to miscalculate, you can bring a little of everything. But, the real symbol of Germany and its main drink is Jägermeister liqueur(hunting master). Interestingly, it was originally developed as a drug to improve digestion. Price from 18 euros.
Buy genuine swiss folding knife or a watch is not affordable for everyone, but if you have such an opportunity, you can’t think of a better gift. Swiss cheese and chocolate are popular among tourists. These products are most often brought as souvenirs.
In Switzerland a cow is considered a sacred animal, so here you will find a large number of products and utensils with her image. On Christmas Eve the best gift will become a gingerbread.
The first association that occurs with the phrase souvenirs from UK- This is a figurine in the form of an English double-decker bus or a telephone booth. Everything is not so banal, and you can bring a lot of useful things from the UK.
Who does not know about English tea ceremony? An excellent gift would be a tea set and packaging of fragrant tea. Also, a popular gift is an English umbrella. And things made of Scottish wool in the cold season will come in handy.
Canada are maple, beaver and hockey. Based on these three symbols, all souvenir attributes of the country are made. Of course, a soft toy in the form of a beaver will not be an original gift, but maple syrup in a bottle in the shape of a maple leaf is already something.
The best souvenirs from Canada will become Ice Wine (ice wine made from frozen grapes), Egg Nog (traditional drink new year holidays based on eggs, sugar and spices), as well as blueberry jam.
The main symbols of Sweden that are depicted on souvenir products are moose, trolls, horses, Viking horns, goats and gnomes. On clothes, utensils and other products, you will undoubtedly find them of the above characters. Sweden is not a cheap country, so it’s better not to waste your time on trifles, but to buy something really worthwhile.
Netherlands- a country of free views, so souvenirs such as goods from a sex shop do not surprise anyone. Of course, on top of that, the Netherlands is world-famous for Dutch cheese and tulips in abundance.
Given the versatility of the country, you can bring a lot of interesting things. Among tourists, slippers are popular, both wooden and rag and porcelain, also miniature mills and colorful houses of Amsterdam. But, most often they bring bulbs of tulips and other flowers that can be planted in their country house or at home.
Australians still those inventors. For example, one of the recent discoveries in the souvenir world of Australia is a kangaroo scrotum lighter. Also, you can find a kangaroo scrotum wallet. Popular souvenirs of Australia are boomerangs, an inverted world map, opals, Australian ugg boots, eucalyptus and emu oil, kangaroo jerky and unusual road signs countries.
Australia is rich and delicious souvenirs such as macadamia nuts (they can be sold roasted or chocolate coated, and they are very healthy for humans, but poisonous for dogs), Vegemite (spread, which is considered national dish countries and is used in everyday nutrition), TimTam cookies, as well as Cherry Ripe bars.
As for alcoholic drinks, Bundaberg Rum and Stubby are popular here (beer, which is sold only in 0.33 ml bottles, you can also purchase a special case for the bottle with the symbols of Australia, which will not allow the bottle to heat up quickly).
So, traveling the world, you can not only explore the sights, but also learn a lot about everyday life in the process of searching for gifts and souvenirs local population one country or another.
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Matryoshka
This is the most typical Russian souvenir. Matryoshka is a wooden doll of a cunning design. If you separate it in the middle, then inside you can find another such chrysalis, but smaller. The number of crafts that are invested in each other may be different. If you sequentially divide the toy into parts, then you can get to the last doll, which completes the entire collection. Now on sale you can see nesting dolls, which differ not only in size, but also in the richness of the painting and appearance.
The best material for the manufacture of such products is linden. It is quite soft, so it is easy to handle.
Khokhloma
What is the most typical Russian souvenir? Khokhloma is painted with red and black paints on a golden background. The manufacturing technique that came from icon painting has not changed much since then. The dishes carved from linden are first covered with a red-brown primer and silver powder. Next, the products are painted, varnished (several layers) and heated in an oven. The standard ornaments of such products are flowers, branches of strawberries or red ash, often there are birds, animals and fish.
birch bark products
Birch bark is a traditional material that is used to create various crafts. It can be kitchen utensils, crockery and bast shoes, which tourists consider an indispensable attribute of Russian culture.
Often such products are complemented by embossing and skillful carving. Wicker souvenirs can be an elegant decoration for the kitchen and living room.
Samovar
Another most typical Russian souvenir is the samovar. The adaptation is an accessory of Russian life, which has always been the personification of prosperity, prosperity and home comfort.
Lovers of antiquity can find not only real samovars suitable for household use, but also souvenir models. Some of them are smaller, but these products still repeat the silhouettes of the real ones. An elegant painting on the sides of a small samovar will be an excellent interior decoration.
The list of souvenirs can be continued for a long time, but as they say, it is better to see than to speak. Each person, of course, has his own favorite Russian present, because everyone has different preferences.
