Dry Bridge Flea Market is an attraction in Tbilisi, Georgia, best suited to a slow, curious wander rather than a quick stop. It is a market of many small stalls where you can browse an eclectic mix of goods, from Soviet memorabilia and antiques to local crafts.
What you might find
- Soviet memorabilia, a reminder of the period that shaped much of the city's recent history
- Antiques, including vintage cameras for those with an eye for old equipment
- Traditional Georgian artwork and local crafts, which make appealing things to take home
The market is known as a place for treasure hunting. Much of the pleasure lies in not knowing what you will come across, and in looking closely at each table before moving on.
Planning your visit
Dry Bridge is a weekend market, so plan your trip around that. Bring some patience for haggling and browsing, and allow time to look through several stalls rather than judging the market by the first one you see. Because the goods are varied and often one of a kind, a visit suits people who enjoy objects with a story more than those looking for a single souvenir.
Its setting in the city makes it easy to combine with other stops in Tbilisi, so you can pair an hour among the stalls with time spent exploring the wider city around you.