Three weeks ago me and Kitty went to Germany for 3 weeks to visit aunt Gertrude and had a fantastic time. We were shopping in Essen which is a huge city in the middle of Germany. It was fab and Gertrude told me all about Essen so I have decided to share it with you here.
Essen was until recently one of the main engineering focal points in Germany. It is even now domicile to the well-known Krupp descendants who were one of the main engines at the back the intense manufacture in the Ruhr region. In fact one of the biggest tourist entertainment in Essen is a excursion of the former coal and steel facilities, many of which have become centers of talent, the rest are now destroyed. Essen is also home to one of the chief “trade fair” focal points in Germany and hosts various intercontinental shows every year. This city is an vital section of German memoirs but at the same time an ultra-modern and mature municipality of commerce.
There are lots of opportunities to enjoy the city and the extraordinary treats it has to offer. While the city center is rather condensed Essen at the same time has lots of bounds that are seen as part of Essen as a whole. The new-fangled precious stone in the tiara is the gigantic “Limbecker Platz” shopping center that at this time has shoppers drooling at the mouth because of the vast quantity of shops, food halls and parking places on hand to its customers. It was a massive task of both structure and design and is at the moment the pride and delight of every Essen citizen.
For a further bohemian shopping event one can always stay in “Rüttenscheider strasse” which is primarily made up of more privately owned stores with more exclusive items. Sprinkled with miniature coffee shops and wine bars it is undeniably the place for the more urbane shopper. This neighborhood is to be found towards the south region of the city which has long been known for its more eclectic frame of mind.
For a more American variety mall sensation I would warmly suggest the “Rhine Ruhr Center” which is in principle on the edge of Mülheim an der Ruhr but visited by many general public of Essen. With its mezzanine attitude it fills the customer with a heavenly observation of the shopping locale. This center normally has some manner of themed exhibition every month and is a nice treat to break away from the horde for a little while. There is at the same time a attractive fount spot full with adorable restaurants and saloons.
I myself enjoy “Essen Steele” because of the rural community sensation that it furnishes. It is a mixture of experiences for the average shopper or those seeking something a little different. There are a few extraordinarily nice antique stores where one can discover immaculate items for bargain prices.
I have scarcely touched the Essen shopping experience but I can kindly recommend it as a shopping retreat and with this state being the “European City of Culture 2010″ who knows what attractions you may find to amplify your experience.
Guys you should really visit Germany if you get a chance….I love it!