A seaside holiday often stays with you through the things you bring home. Not necessarily traditional souvenirs, but objects you will continue to use, wear or keep long after your stay has ended.
For Rezident guests, Constanța’s Old Town is a wonderful place for such discoveries. Very close to Rezident Tomis Marina, you will find Rafia Studio and Bric-a-Brac, two distinctive shops, each with a carefully curated selection.
Rafia brings together Romanian creations, from jewellery and accessories to design objects. Bric-a-Brac focuses primarily on the home and everyday items, made from natural materials and designed to last. Both can easily become part of a walk through Constanța’s historic peninsula.
Rafia Studio, romanian creativity in Ovidiu square
Rafia Studio is located at number 14 in Ovidiu Square, one of the places you will almost inevitably pass through while exploring the Old Town. Dedicated to Romanian brands, the shop brings together work by artists and designers from across the country.
Its selection includes jewellery, design objects, accessories, candles, ceramics, illustrated postcards and a small collection of clothing. The pieces available change regularly, so each visit may introduce you to new objects and names.
Rafia Studio is a good place to stop whether you are looking for a gift or choosing something for yourself. It might be a pair of earrings, an illustration or a design object you would buy even if you were not on holiday. Instead of mass-produced souvenirs, you will find pieces that reflect contemporary Romanian creativity.
Rafia Studio is approximately a two-minute walk from Rezident Tomis Marina. The route leads up towards Ovidiu Square, and a visit to the shop can be included in a walk continuing to the Carol I Mosque, the House with Lions or the Constanța Casino.
Address: 14 Ovidiu Square, Constanta
Useful to know before visiting: Check the shop’s official page for its current opening hours, as these may change.
Bric-a-Brac, timeless objects for the home
A few minutes from Ovidiu Square, at 8C Remus Opreanu Street, Bric-a-Brac brings together objects for the home selected for their usefulness, materials and the way they age over time. The shop’s concept centres on well-made everyday objects sourced from Romania and other European countries.
On its shelves, you will find Romanian ceramics, enamelware, recycled-glass objects, wooden brushes and utensils, baskets, textiles, candles and other pieces for the kitchen and home. They are simple objects, often difficult to find in conventional shops, chosen to be used for many years.
Bric-a-Brac also offers a different perspective on the idea of a souvenir. Instead of a purely decorative object, you might return home with an enamel mug, a woven basket, a ceramic piece or something you will use every day. It will remind you of Constanța precisely because it will become a natural part of your home.
The shop is approximately a seven-minute walk from Rezident Tomis Marina. From here, you can continue towards the Casino, the Genoese Lighthouse and the seafront or return to Tomis Marina for lunch or dinner.
Address: 8C Remus Opreanu Street, Constanta
Useful to know before visiting: The selection and opening hours may change, so it is worth checking the shop’s official page before you go.
A Walk from Rezident Tomis Marina
The location of Rezident Tomis Marina makes it easy to discover both shops during the same outing. You can begin at Rafia Studio in Ovidiu Square, then walk for a few more minutes to Bric-a-Brac. The route passes through the city’s historic district and can easily be combined with the peninsula’s main landmarks.
Guests staying here do not need a car. Rafia Studio is approximately a two-minute walk away, while Bric-a-Brac is around seven minutes away. The distances are short enough for both stops to remain part of your walk rather than become a separate plan.
After shopping, you can continue towards the Casino and the seafront or head down to Tomis Marina. The entire route can be explored on foot, one of the advantages of staying at Rezident Tomis Marina.
Travel times from Rezident’s Eforie and Corbu locations
Rafia Studio and Bric-a-Brac can also be included in a day spent in Constanța by guests staying at Rezident’s other seaside locations.
From Rezident Eforie Nord and Rezident Villa Eforie 1, 2&3, the drive to Constanța’s historic peninsula takes approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
From Rezident Corbu, allow approximately 35–40 minutes by car to reach Constanța’s Old Town, depending on the route and traffic conditions.
Once you arrive in the peninsula, the easiest way to explore is on foot. Rafia Studio, Bric-a-Brac, Ovidiu Square, the Constanța Casino and Tomis Marina are all close enough to be included in a leisurely walk.
Two places where you will find more than a souvenir
Rafia Studio and Bric-a-Brac offer two different ways to take a piece of Constanța home with you. At Rafia, you will discover jewellery, accessories and objects created by Romanian artists and brands. At Bric-a-Brac, you will find well-made pieces for the home that fit naturally into everyday life.
For us, this is one of the advantages of staying at Rezident Tomis Marina: you can leave your apartment and reach some of the places that give the city its character within minutes. If you are staying at Rezident in Eforie or Corbu, the two shops are also a good reason to spend a day exploring the Old Town.
If you are planning your next seaside holiday, discover Rezident’s locations in Constanța, Eforie and Corbu and choose the right address for your stay.
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