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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Company (Schedule of Reclassifications of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Company (Schedule of Reclassifications of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (Cash flow hedges [Member], Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Cash flow hedges [Member] | Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]
   
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]    
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income $ 0 $ 0