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Shopping in Saxony

  1. Altmarkt Galerie

    The Altmarkt area is Dresden’s historic centre and the starting point for most visitors, though it’s still undergoing considerable renovations. Many restaurants have set up streetside tables, and when markets aren’t operating it’s nice to sit outside and gaze across the square. The modern glass Altmarkt Galerie shopping centre is also excellent.

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  2. SBS Deko

    Possibly the world's biggest junk shop, SBS Deko is a warehouse literally packed to the rafters with GDR debris. Mostly in the business of hiring to filmmakers and lending to museums, they also sell anything from original retro furniture to '60s toys to a nostalgic public. So roll up for your very own piece of the GDR, an unusual souvenir idea indeed.

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  3. A

    Gewandhaus

    Of the several market places in Braunschweig, each representing an original township, the Altstadtmarkt is arguably the most appealing, with the step-gabled Renaissance Gewandhaus (1303, façade 1590) and the Gothic Altstadt Rathaus. Inside the Rathaus is the magnificent Dronse meeting hall. The tourist office can help with individual details on other buildings.

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  4. Bautzner Senfladen

    The Fleischmarkt is home to the Bautzner Senfladen, where you can buy Bautzen's most famous relish and view a free exhibition on mustard production.

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  5. B

    Neustädter Markthalle

    A great spot to satisfy your shopping cravings is the Neustädter Markthalle, a gorgeously restored old market hall.

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  6. C

    Marktgalerie

    One of the shiny new shopping complexes that have been popping up throughout central Leipzig in recent years.

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  7. D

    Ludwig

    English paperbacks, glossy mags and day-old international press.

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  8. E

    Hugendubel

    Three floors of books, including foreign-language novels.

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  9. F

    Haus des Buches

    Lots of Lonely Planet titles, plus internet access.

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  10. G

    Lehmanns Buchhandlung

    Great selection of English-language titles.

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  12. H

    Reisefibel

    Travel books, maps and a travel agency.

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  13. I

    Das Internationale Buch

    Excellent selection of English books.

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  14. J

    Der Reisebuchladen

    Travel books and maps galore.

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