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MITTE. Although the locals thought it'd never be finished, the renovation of Alexanderplatz is just about complete. The Galeria Kaufhof department store looks rejuvenated, and perhaps it's because of the competition – just across the way now lies the new Alexa shopping mall, home to 54,000 square-meters of fashion retailers, book stores and specialty shops. The people-watching factor is good too; on any given day, this bustling platz is filled with punks, shoppers, street vendors and the pace of people in transit. U-BAHN & S-BAHN: Alexanderplatz
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MITTE. Considered the main drag of what was once East Berlin, Friedrichstrasse has shrugged off its cobwebs and emerged as one of the city's more cutting-edge commercial zones. Where visitors once found ho-hum trinket and souvenir stands, they now discover a bustling central district that's the epitome of 21st century capitalism. Indeed, high-end markets, boutiques, department stores, and restaurants stand in the shadows of modern office buildings, giving Friedrichstrasse the look and feel of London, the Big Apple, and other fashion centers. U-BAHN: Friedrichstrasse and Französische Strasse
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KREUZBERG. Located near the center of the city, this area was the military crossing point to and from East and West Berlin. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, it has become prime real estate and has seen an economic boom. Kreuzberg boasts historic appeal, picturesque parks, quaint streets, and a renowned Turkish community – the fifth-largest in the world. Along the Oranienstrasse you'll find an eclectic mix of local-designer shops, bookstores, welcoming cafes and Turkish restaurants. U-BAHN: Görlitzer Bhf.
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Kreuzberg has one of the youngest populations in Berlin, drawn to the cheap rents and abundant night-life. Although it may not be that way for long – gentrification is slowing creeping through the suburb, much to the dismay of the city's active left-wing community, who are gradually being moved out of the squatted buildings they've made their homes for years. Typical of Kreuzberg, the Bergmannstrasse, or Bergmannkiez ("neighbourhood") as it's known to locals, provides an interesting mix of shops and scenes. It's here that you'll find Turkish second-hand dealers alongside gay cafes, live-music venues and vintage clothing stores. U-BAHN: Mehringdamm
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CHARLOTTENBURG - WILMERSDORF. Long considered West Berlin's main commercial drag, Ku'Damm offers a wide range of shopping alternatives, from upscale stores carrying name-brand fashions to boutiques whose merchandise falls on the cutting-edge. Side streets like Fasanenstrasse offer opportunty for serious shoppers to find one-of-a-kind fashions. Tauentzienstrasse, Ku'Damm's eastern exension, is a shopping mecca all its own, thanks to Europa-Center and ultra-classy KaDeWe. U-BAHN: Kurfürstendamm and Wittenbergplatz
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MITTE. The winding, medieval lanes of Nikolaiviertel have always been home to galleries and workshops, but much of the original architecture was destroyed during WWII air raids. After being reconstructed as a pedestrian-friendly zone, the quarter has remerged as one of Berlin's most popular destinations, especially for those younger travelers and students attracted by the bars, restaurants and shops located there.
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MITTE. Strikingly modern and looming with magnificent skyscrapers, this area is on a mission to become Berlin's commercial center. It is home to several international corporate offices, along with the Berlinale Film Festival, cinemaplexes, and shopping malls like Sony Center and Potsdamer Platz Arkaden. Other sites to see in the vicinity include museums, the Berlin Wall, and coffee houses. U-BAHN and S-BAHN: Potsdamer Platz
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Dating to the early 1900s, this once rundown neighborhood is alive and breathing again. Courtesy of great urban planning, its clean, wide boulevards attract everyone from yuppies to hippies. While it's worth checking out what locals refer to as the LSD – the area bordered by Lychener Strasse, Danziger Strasse, and Schönhauser Allee – you'll really want to head to the Kastanienallee, where you'll discover plenty of restaurants, local-designer shops and hip bars to enjoy. U-BAHN: Eberswalderstrasse
Historic streets. Converted mills. Famous strips. 10Best characterizes Shopping Districts as the places where you can experience a little local color, stroll through one-of-kind shops, and encounter what makes a town special. Usually open-air, these districts give shoppers the chance to escape malls for something truly local.
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