UBahn Unter den Linden
This place is a treat to say the least. It's basically where old opera props go to die. Or in this case, where they go to be sold off to really eccentric, rich people. I more lovingly refer to the Fundus Verkauf as the "Fairytale Brothel" because that's kind of what it reminds me of. It's two stories and probably 6 or so rooms brimming with old props and costumes from productions put on by the Komischer Oper. Because the Komisher Oper is known for it's eccentricity, the props are fittinglly unique/colorful/bejeweled and bedazzled and when they are no longer needed, they are sent to the Verkauf to be sold off for a hefty price. Most people probably couldn't afford anything in here (well most people like me at least) but I've had oodles of fun just browsing through the rooms and imagining where I would put that 1500euro, fuchsia, crushed velvet set of dresser drawers. It's just a fun place to spend some time if you're in the neighborhood or to take people when they come and visit you and you have been tour guiding them along the historical (sometimes boring) Unter den Linden for hours.
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