Illusions of grandeur
Kreuzberg
Berlin 10967
+49 30 69 55 0
http://www.karstadt.de
Review © 2009, Wcities
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Hermannplatz Kreuzberg Berlin 10967 +49 30 69 55 0 http://www.karstadt.de |
Located on Hermannplatz, where Kreuzberg meets Neukolln, Karstadt was one of the most revolutionary buildings to be constructed in Berlin before the War. Opened in 1929 as Europe's biggest department store, it had its own underground station and art deco twin towers that were strikingly reminiscent of a Manhattan skyscraper. Wartime bombs left little of its original grandeur intact, yet it was promptly rebuilt and is still one of Berlin's most popular department stores. The interior which is sorted according to themes like fashion, living and personality. In the personality section, you'll come across items such as rubbers. The basement contains a gourmet food hall - a great contrast to the gastronomic environment outside on Hermannplatz, which is dominated by dodgy doners, greasy sausages and the inevitable BigMac. Review © 2009, Wcities |
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