Calle Ancha is Leon’s main shopping street, a broad, elegant pedestrian avenue running through the heart of the old town from the cathedral towards the Plaza de Santo Domingo. Lined with fashion boutiques, shoe shops, cafes and stores, and always busy with strollers, it is the commercial spine of the city and the natural place for a spot of retail therapy. With handsome buildings and a lively atmosphere, it is as pleasant for a leisurely walk and people-watching as it is for shopping.