El Corte Inglés is an upscale department store chain with locations in large shopping and high fashion areas, including Avinguda Diagonal, Portal de l’Angel and Placa de Catalunya. El Corte Inglés, which translates to The English Court, is headquartered in Madrid and is one of the world's largest department stores.

Each location in Barcelona offers new collections of popular and international name brands, such as Adidas Originals, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. Along with clothing, the vast variety of products in the stores include electronics, movies, music, regular and gourmet foods, furniture, hardware, cars and real estate.

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What are the highlights of El Corte Inglés in Barcelona?

El Corte Inglés is home to designer fashion brands from both Spain and around the globe, with a collection that represents the most designers of any department store in the country. Some of the notable names you'll find here include Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Burberry, Versace, Hugo Boss, Armani, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Dockers and Escada Sport, in addition to some of the stores' own brands.

Beside the boutiques, Madrid-centred jewellry designers such as Boucheron, Blancpain and Hamilton are represented here, showing off their own sparkling allure and offering items to complement any outfit.

What else is good to know about El Corte Inglés in Barcelona?

El Corte Inglés is one of Spain's most-shopped department stores, which is a testament to its range and appeal of products. Inside, you can find a supermarket, food court, pharmacy, optometrist, tobacconist and shoe repair. You'll also find an onsite carpark, a passport photograph machine and a foreign exchange counter for public use.

An information desk is available for assistance and general questions about the store. Other offerings include men's, women’s and children’s fashion, hairdressers, a travel agency, furniture, electronics, wedding items, household decor, a bookstore, toy store, a restaurant and a cafe.

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El Corte Inglés in Barcelona

Location: Barcelona, Spain