A hoarder's wet dream. An obsessive-compulsive's nightmare. A collector's paradise.
Bric-a-Brac is a gem in a world of ugly Old Town kitschy tourist souvenirs. There's barely enough room to walk around in the space. One person with a backpack would likely crash everything down. I'm fortunate I could slither into the "aisles" as it was just me while I was in serious contemplation mode.
Martin the shopkeep was there, something between keeping watch on me and eating his lunch behind the beaded curtain. He may come off as intimidating or unfriendly at first, but once I got to asking him about items he opened up and was extremely friendly.
If you're looking for specific things, you'll have to ask about them. I ended up purchasing an antique Czech fountain pen that he allowed me to test out and even gave me a discount.
Prices are on the higher side, probably because of location and gullible tourists, but it appears the items are authentic and not facsimiles.
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