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10 shopping malls worth checking out for every shopaholic

Do you want to update your wardrobe, your make-up bag or just get a taste of the latest fashions in fashion with a bit of flair? It’s time to hit up the best shopping malls in Europe and there are at least 10 of them.

Galeries Lafayette shopping centre in France

1. Galeries Lafayette, Paris, France

Centuries-old department store that is legendary. It is an accurate representation of the luxurious life in classic France. The mall is a staggeringly large place. At every turn there are brand-name boutiques, restaurants and relaxation areas. Inside the building is designed as an “opera house”.

Marineda Plaza shopping centre in Spain

2. Marineda Plaza, La Coruña, Spain

Two malls in La Coruña are located next to each other. The former has an area of 197,000 square metres, making it the largest of its kind in Europe. Its neighbour has an area of 101,000 square metres. The shops, food courts, entertainment venues, original decorations – you just have to see it with your own eyes.

Puerto Venecia shopping centre in Spain

3. Puerto Venecia, Zaragoza, Spain

This is Spain’s so-called “first shopping resort”. The mall has about 200 shops of well-known brands. There is an entertainment area, restaurants and coffee shops. A highlight of Puerto Venecia is the opportunity to take a boat ride on an artificial lake.

Vulcano Buono shopping centre in Italy

4. Vulcano Buono, Nola, Italy

Vulcano Buono occupies an area that overlooks the famous Vesuvius. Moreover, the mall is designed in the image of a volcano, hence the name. The centre has over 1.5 hundred shops, a hotel and cinema.

Serravalle Designer Outlet in Italy

5. Serravalle Designer Outlet, Serravalle Scrivia, Italy

Another Italian shopping hotspot not far from the fashion capital of Milan. The mall is designed in a classic style with fountains, neat alleys and numerous brand-name shops. There are also food courts, leisure and entertainment areas.

Westfield Stratford City Outlet in London

6. Westfield Stratford City, London, UK

London is not just the business centre of Europe, it is also the destination of choice for shopaholics. Westfield Stratford City is one of the famous projects aimed at renewing the landscape of the English capital. Located in a modern style, the mall boasts a variety of boutiques, food courts and entertainment venues.

Bullring Birmingham Shopping Centre in Birmingham, UK

7. Bullring Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

Bullring Birmingham is a classic take on the concept of a full-fledged shopping mall. The highlight of the mall is its incredible exterior. The design is dubbed modern urbanism. To decorate the façade about 15,000 aluminium planks were used. Inside there are many locations for shopping, snacking and entertainment.

Shopping City Sud in Austria

8. Shopping City Sud, Vienna, Austria

The Vienna Opera House is not the only iconic landmark in the Austrian capital. It rivals Shopping City Sud, Europe’s oldest shopping mall. Covering 192,000 square metres, Shopping City Sud has around 330 shops.

Magna Plaza Shopping Centre in the Netherlands

9. Magna Plaza, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Who would have thought that this shopping centre could be finished in the neo-Gothic style with modern decorative elements. The façade is decorated with numerous arcades, and inside you can find numerous boutiques, food courts, entertainment venues and even beauty salons.

Kaufhaus des Westens shopping centre in Germany

10. Kaufhaus des Westens, Berlin, Germany

This shopping centre is also known as KaDeWe. It attracts a lot of high-class visitors. From the outside the building looks like a modernized palace. Its multitude of shops, original design and location make the mall attractive not only to locals.

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