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( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 030-2045 3842; www.berlinstory.de ; Unter den Linden 40; 10am-7pm
Mon-Sat, to 6pm Sun; 100, 200, Friedrichstrasse, Französische Strasse, Friedrichstrasse)
Never mind the souvenirs, this store's ammo is its broad selection of Berlin-related books,
maps, DVDs, CDs and magazines, in English and a dozen other languages, some published
in-house. For a primer on Berlin's vivid history, visit the in-store museum (admission €5).
ANTIQUES
ANTIK- UND BUCHMARKT AM BODEMUSEUM
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.antikbuchmarkt.de ; Am Kupfergraben;
11am-5pm Sat & Sun;
Hack-
escher Markt, M1, Hackescher Markt)
This arts and collectible market has a gorgeous setting with Museum Island as a backdrop.
Book collectors have plenty of boxes to sift through alongside a smattering of furniture,
toys, coins, bric-a-brac and old photographs.
BEAUTY
NIVEA HAUS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 030-2045 6160; http://shop.nivea.de ; Unter den Linden 28; 10am-8pm
Mon-Sat; 100, 200, Friedrichstrasse, Brandenburger Tor, Friedrichstrasse, Brandenburger Tor)
Nivea is Latin for Snow White, whose 'castle' sits right on prestigious Unter den Linden. At
the flagship store of this German beauty purveyor you can peruse the latest products, sign
up for a skin analysis or get a quick pick-me-up facial or massage (no reservation; from €19
for a 20-minute massage).
BEAUTY
FRAU TONIS PARFUM
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 030-2021 5310; www.frau-tonis-parfum.com ; Zimmerstrasse 13;
10am-6pm Mon-Sat; Kochstrasse)
Follow your nose to this scent-sational made-in-Berlin perfume boutique and pick up a cus-
tom blend to match your type - classic, extravagant or modern. Bestsellers include Marlene
Dietrich's favourite, 'Pure Violet'.
FOOD
RITTER SPORT BUNTE SCHOKOWELT
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 030-2009 5080; www.ritter-sport.de ; Französische Strasse 24;
10am-7pm Mon-Wed, to 8pm Thu-Sat, to 6pm Sun; ; Französische Strasse)
Fans of Ritter Sport's colourful square chocolate bars can pick up limited edition, organic
and diet varieties in addition to all the classics at this flagship store. Upstairs, a free exhibit
explains the journey from cocoa bean to finished product, but we're especially fond of the
chocolate station where you can create your personalised bars.
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