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El Corte InglésDEPARTMENT STORE
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9.30am-9.30pm Mon-Sat; icon-metrogif
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Catalunya)
This is now the city's only department store, with everything you'd expect, from computers
to cushions, and high fashion to homewares, and famous for its decent customer service (not
always the case in Spain). The top floor is occupied by a so-so restaurant with fabulous
city views. El Corte Inglés has other branches, including at Portal de l'Àngel 19-21 (
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and Avinguda Diagonal 471-473 (
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; Avinguda Diagonal 471-473;
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Hospital Clínic), near Plaça de Francesc Macià.
CubiñaHOMEWARES
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10am-2pm & 4.30-8.30pm Mon-Sat; icon-metrogif
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Verdaguer)
Even if interior design doesn't ring your bell, it's worth a visit to this extensive temple to
furniture, lamps and just about any home accessory your heart might desire just to see this
Domènech i Montaner building. Admire the enormous and whimsical wrought-iron decora-
tion at street level before heading inside to marvel at the ceiling, timber work, brick columns
and windows. Oh, and don't forget the furniture.
Adolfo DomínguezFASHION
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10am-9pm Mon-Sat; icon-metrogif
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Passeig de Gràcia)
One of the stars of Spanish prêt-à-porter, this label produces classic men's and women's gar-
mentsfromqualitymaterials.Encompassinganythingfromregalpartygownstokids'outfits
(that might have you thinking of British aristocracy), the broad range generally oozes a con-
servative air, with elegant cuts that make no concessions to rebellious urban ideals.
LoeweFASHION
