Everyday Life, West, East

West Berliners head East

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In 1990, West Berliners surprise everyone by queuing up to change their money into Eastern marks.

They’re using them to go bargain hunting in East Berlin. The most popular destination is the department store on Alexanderplatz.

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  • Kaufhaus am Alexanderplatz (heute Galeria Kaufhof), 10178 Berlin
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