Königsallee, Luxury shopping boulevard in Stadtmitte, Germany.
Description
Königsallee is a shopping street in the Stadtmitte and Friedrichstadt neighborhoods of Germany that runs for 1 kilometer and is divided by a waterway through the middle. Chestnut trees stand along both banks of the canal while granite slabs cover the walkways and bridges connect the two sides.
History
The boulevard began in 1804 as part of a city planning project and received its name after a visit by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV in 1848. Over the decades the street evolved from a residential avenue into a center for upscale retail with international brands.
Culture
Locals and visitors call this boulevard "Kö" and the nickname shows how the city embraces this shopping lane as part of daily life. Cafés with outdoor seating line the canal and offer places to watch people pass by, while the shops behind the old facades house modern retail spaces.
Practical
The street works best explored on foot since most shops and sights sit within short walking distance. Underground parking garages are found at several points along the route and provide access for visitors arriving by car.
Did you know?
The east side of the street houses mainly luxury boutiques while the west side shows bank buildings and offices. This functional division emerged in the 1950s after reconstruction and still shapes the different character of both banks today.
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