Some of the world s best bookshops thrive in Barcelona , and here they are:
Llibreria & Informacid Cultural de la Generalitat de Catalunya (Tel. 93 302 64 62 , Rambla dels Estudis 118).
Sells books and pamphlets on all things Catalan, albeit a lot of it is too specialized and technical for a moderate tourist.
Llibreria de la Virreina (Tel 93 301 77 75, Palau de la Virreina, La Rambla de Sant Josep 99).
Sells an assortment of art or architecture and art history books, many with at least some relevance to Barcelona .
Barri Gotic & El Raval Antinous (Tel. 93 301 90 70 , Carrer Josep Anselm Clave 6).
Bustling with activities all the time, this is a good gay bookshop and cafe.
Complices ( Tel. 93 412 72 83 , Carrer de Cervantes 2).
Offers a wide array of gay and lesbian books to suit every person s fancy.
Documenta ( Tel. 93 317 25 27, Carrer del Cardenal Casanas 4).
Largely known for its display of novels in English and French, as well as its priceless maps.
Proleg ( Tel. 93 319 24 25, Carrer de la Dagueria 13).
The abode of the amazons, this is primarily a women's bookshop that can fit every vanity and wile of the fairer sex.
Quera ( Tel. 93 318 07 43, Carrer de Petritxol 2).
The trusted specialist when it comes to maps and guides, especially those that are needed for walking and trekking.
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L'Eixample Alibri (tel 93 317 05 78, Carrer de Balmes 26).
A general bookstore, selling a wide range of books that includes foreign language books.
Altair ( Tel. 93 342 71 71 , Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 616).
Primarily a travel bookshop with maps, guides and abounding with travel literature.
Casa del Libro ( Tel. 93 272 34 80, Passeig de Gracia 62).
A well-stocked general bookshop with branches elsewhere in Spain
Come In ( Tel. 93 453 12 04 , Carrer de Provenca 203).
Known for its quality English-language teaching books, there are also plenty of novels and books on Spain, in English and French.
The English Bookshop ( Tel. 93 425 44 66, Carrer de Entenca 63).
Boasts a good range of literature, teaching material and children's books.
Laie ( Tel. 93 518 17 39 , Carrer de Pau Claris 85).
Popular for its novels and books on architecture, art and film in English, French, Spanish and Catalan. It also has a great café to relax and browse your purchases with.
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