Browse this eclectic market,and you'll find anything from Soviet memorabilia to household items to artwork. It's a vibrant spot to hunt around for a unique souvenir from your travels.
Dry Bridge gets its name from its location: it's literally a dry bridge. Years ago, an arm of the Kura River created a small island between the east and west banks. That waterway has since dried up, and but the name stuck,and the spot now holds one of the most enchanting bazaars in Tbilisi.
Flea markets such as this sprung up after the fall of the Soviet Union, when locals needed to find ways to make ends meet. Many of the first vendors here at Dry Bridge sold their own goods. It's a legacy that remains today, or though has a new target audience in tourists.
The Dry Bridge market has a bit of a split personality. There are the vendors selling Soviet memorabilia and household items,and then there are the vendors selling crafts, souvenirs, and artwork. Haggling is expected,but it's unlikely tourists will glean as salubrious a deal as a localthe market is cash only and very small English is spoken, but the vendors are friendly and welcoming.
Source: atlasobscura.com