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Galeria

formerly Karstadt

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

Listing from Wikivoyage: Dresden, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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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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