Souvenir shop in Hamad International Airport. Doha, Qatar, September 17, 2015
Souvenir shops and an antique bicycle at 710 Royal(?) Street in French Quarter at rain. New Orleans, Louisiana, August 26, 2006
An empty souvenir shop at Bet Eshel Street. Jaffa, the Middle East, January 4, 2001
Souvenir shops in Villagio Shopping Mall, Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, March 17, 2012
A souvenir shop on Bourbon Street at evening. New Orleans, Louisiana, March 19, 2005.
Souvenir shops of Souq Waqif (old market) at morning. Doha, Qatar, January 24, 2010
Souvenir shops in Souq Waqif (Old Market) at morning. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2011
Souvenir shops at Via Dolorosa in Old City. Jerusalem, the Middle East, July 12, 2001
Souvenir shop in Souq Waqif (Old Market). Doha, Qatar, September 11, 2015
Souvenir shops at Nevsky Prospect. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 27, 2014
Souvenir shops of Souq Waqif (market) at evening. Doha, Qatar, January 24, 2010
Souvenir shop in Souq Waqif (old market). Doha, Qatar, November 29, 2013
Overstocked souvenir shop in Souq Waqif (Old Market). Doha, Qatar, February 8, 2014
A souvenir shop in Chinatown on Beach Street. Boston, Massachusetts, November 3, 2004
A window of a souvenir shop at Chartres(?) Street. New Orleans, Louisiana, February 18, 2005.
Souvenir shop at Souq Waqif market at rain. Doha, Qatar, December 25, 2015
Petrified wood in a souvenir shop on Burnett Street in Calvert. Texas, July 24, 2022
This perspective of Pikk Street captures one of Tallinn s most historically significant thoroughfares, looking roughly south towards the foot of Toompea Hill. On the left, the large storefront windows belong to Pikk 12 (leftmost edge) and Pikk 10, home to the Oh la la gift and souvenir shop (visible by its red sign). These buildings are part of the continuous row of merchant houses that define the street s character, originally housing the wealthy guilds and traders of the Hanseatic League. While the street is famous for medieval architecture, many facades, including those visible here, show later modifications or complete rebuilds from the 19th and early 20th centuries, blending historicism with Art Nouveau elements. Further up the street, where the road curves uphill past the Swedish flag, the route leads toward the Pikk Jalg (Long Leg) gate tower. This was historically the primary carriage road connecting the Lower Town of merchants to the Upper Town (Toompea) of the nobility. Estonia, October 16, 2025
View along Mu"ndi Street (Mu"ndi ta"nav), looking towards the Tallinn Town Hall and its iconic spire. This short, cobbled street connects Pikk Street to the Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats). Historically known as "Mu"ndrikute ta"nav" (Street of the Porters), it was a key route for goods moving from the harbor to the market. The large pink building on the right (corner of Mu"ndi and Kinga streets) is a prominent residential and commercial block. Its ground floor houses souvenir shops like Lina, selling traditional linen goods, and the Japarto Crepes & Waffles cafe (visible signage "TURU" further down). The building s mansard roof and regular fenestration are typical of the 19th and early 20th-century renovations in the Old Town. At the end of the street, the Tallinn Town Hall (Tallinna raekoda) rises majestically. It is the oldest surviving Gothic town hall in Northern Europe, completed in 1404. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
A vibrant and slightly gritty scene in a courtyard or passage off Viru Street (Viru 13), revealing a hidden side of Tallinn s Old Town nightlife. The wall is covered in colorful, chaotic graffiti tags (e.g., "PASR," "OPG," "SRN"), contrasting with the historic surroundings. The abstract blue and white forms at the bottom right resemble stylized waves or bubbles. This heavy tagging is typical of the semi-hidden courtyards in this area that house alternative bars and clubs. Through the window on the right, you can see the warm interior of a bar. Bottles of alcohol are lined up on shelves, and the lighting suggests a cozy, active atmosphere inside. This juxtaposition--the rough, cold exterior wall versus the inviting, warm interior--encapsulates the "hidden bar" culture of Tallinn. While Viru Street itself is a main tourist artery known for flower stalls and souvenir shops, the courtyards behind the facades (like at Viru 13/15) often host rooftop bars like A"rkel or speakeasy-style venues. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
