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Historic Department Stores

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Historic Department Stores

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El Corte Inglés
Spain★ 3

El Corte Inglés

A Spanish retail empire founded in 1935, offering complete services including Gourmet Experience, rooftop terraces, and fashion selections. A significant institution in Spanish retail.

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Harrods
United Kingdom★ 3

Harrods

World's most famous luxury department store established in 1849 with 330 departments, royal warrants, and a 1 million sq ft retail space generating £2 billion revenue. Highlights include the Egyptian Hall and escalators, expansive Food Halls (30,000 sq ft), Christmas window displays, the Diana & Dodi memorial, personal shopping suites, dedicated luxury brand rooms, the Georgian Restaurant, annual sales in January and July, and evening illuminations featuring 92,000 bulbs.

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Saks Fifth Avenue
USA★ 4

Saks Fifth Avenue

Iconic Fifth Avenue glamour store established in 1924, famous for its shoe floor (10022-SHOE), light shows in December, and beauty floor. A fashion and shopping landmark.

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NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Sweden★ 3

NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Founded in 1902, showcasing Nordic design with royal warrant. Features include Swedish design products, Christmas displays, and food hall. A heritage store emblematic of Scandinavian style.

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Galeries Lafayette
France★ 4

Galeries Lafayette

A flagship of the fashion capital with the stunning Art Nouveau dome, founded in 1894. Visitors can experience the neo-Byzantine dome, free fashion shows on Fridays, rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Paris, gourmet food hall, personal shoppers, art exhibitions, the Christmas tree spectacle, and its prime location on Hausmann Boulevard. It is an architectural monument with 70,000 sq m and 3,500 brands.

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Le Bon Marché
France★ 4

Le Bon Marché

The world's first department store founded in 1838, embodying Left Bank elegance. It features La Grande Epicerie food hall, art exhibitions, hallmark escalator architecture, designer spaces, cultural events, a book department, beauty experiences, and historic tours. Its famous Gustave Eiffel structure is notable and it is owned by LVMH.

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