El Corte Inglés

L'Eixample


A large department store selling clothing, electronics, books and more.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby L'Eixample attractions

1. Mercat de la Llibertat

0.6 MILES

Opened in 1888, the ‘Market of Liberty’ was covered in 1893 by Francesc Berenguer i Mestres (1866–1914), Gaudí’s long-time assistant, in typically fizzy…

2. Casa Serra

0.61 MILES

Puig i Cadafalch let his imagination loose on the Casa Serra (1903–08), a neo-Gothic whimsy today home to government offices. With its central tower…

3. Plaça de la Llibertat

0.62 MILES

This popular square is home to the bustling Modernista produce market of the same name, along with a couple of great little restaurants.

4. La Model

0.71 MILES

Over 100 years old, this imposing prison finally closed its doors to inmates in 2017, but has now reopened for tours and exhibitions. The entrance patio…

5. Palau Robert

0.74 MILES

The 1903-completed building that hosts Catalonia's regional tourist office also serves as an exhibition space, mostly for rotating Catalan-themed shows…

6. Casa Vicens

0.78 MILES

A Unesco-listed masterpiece, this angular, turreted 1885-completed private house was Gaudí’s inaugural commission, when the architect was aged just 30,…

7. Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia

0.78 MILES

Gràcia's busiest square, the Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, was, until a few years ago, known as Plaça de Rius i Taulet, and you'll still hear that name…

8. Plaça del Sol

0.82 MILES

Lined with bars and restaurants, the rowdiest of Gràcia’s squares springs to life on long summer nights.It was the scene of summary executions after an…