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Dresden

Dresden is the capital of Saxony (Sachsen). It's often referred to locally as Elbflorenz, or "Florence on the Elbe", reflecting its location on the Elbe river and its historical role as a centre for the arts and beautiful architecture – much like Florence in Italy. While Florence flourished during the early renaissance, the Golden Age of Dresden was in the 18th century when, under August the Strong and his son, Friedrich August II, Saxony was a rich and important state and the rulers invested in lavish architectural projects in their capital and supported artists of worldwide renown.

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    Altmarkt-Galerie

    A huge shopping centre which practically fills the western side of Seestraße and has an appearance of being many separate buildings, but they are in fact all interconnected. You can find everything from premium boutiques to very affordable shops there, as well as a fitness centre and even an ibis budget hotel (see "Sleep" section of this guide).

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    Centrum Galerie

    Shopping centre built on the site of a "Centrum Warenhaus" (an East German department store chain, from which the present-day shopping centre also takes its name), which was demolished and rebuilt with some exterior elements reminiscent of the original building. Now hosts east Germany's first Primark, which seems to be a huge draw for shoppers. In the summer there is an (artificial) beach on the roof where soccer matches and "Tatort" are shown. There is no cover charge but expect to be searched for beverages as they sell drinks to recoup costs.

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    Elbepark Dresden

    Dresden's largest shopping centre, close to the Dresden-Neustadt exit of the A9 Autobahn. The shopping area includes an Ikea, a Möbel Höffner, a Media Markt and an UCI Kinowelt cinema.

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    Galeria

    formerly Karstadt

    The quintessential German department store, covering everything from apparel and footwear through groceries and delicatessen.

    Mon-Sat 10:00 - 20:00

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    Glaskugelhaus

    Building in reference to the Dresden spherical house (Kugelhaus), which was destroyed by the Nazis in 1938.

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    Prager Zeile

    One of the longest residential buildings in Germany. Some shops on the ground floor.

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    ZentralOhrgan

    Well-known record store that was founded shortly after the Peaceful Revolution and offers new and second-hand vinyl.

    11:00–19:00

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    Neustädter Markthalle

    A market hall.

    Mon-Sat 08:00-20:00, closed on Sundays. Opening hours of individual stalls varies