shopping in Berlin

Alexanderplatz is arguably one of the most famous places in Berlin and the largest in Germany. And has always been ideal for shopping. Already in the 19th century opened the first shopping. Since the 60s, the area is a pedestrian zone in the heart of Berlin. In the same period the former Centrum department store and the Alex-passages were added. After the turn of the Centrum department store building has been converted into a modern Galeria Kaufhof. In 2007, the Alexa Shopping Centre was opened with 180 shops and 17 restaurants, two years later, the counterpart the middle. On Alex so there is nothing that does not exist.