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Spain is home to some of the greatest architecture in the world, including astonishing Barcelona libraries spread across the city. It should come as no surprise that Gaudi left a historical mark on Catalan Modernism. Other than being a bucket list destination for tourists across the world, Barcelona is special for book and architecture lovers! Let’s dive into some of the most enchanting Barcelona libraries.
The Catalan library emanates an incredible NYC vibe and is extremely unique! The interior design of the library will transport you to the heart of the big apple from the comfort of Barcelona. The research center specializing in contemporary social movements provides numerous seating spaces to make yourself comfortable and dive into your books. The library was founded as a general library in 1895, as a way to provide education to the people of Barcelona. The library is located on Passeig de Sant Joan, in a house where the founder Rossend Arús lived. Come to explore and enjoy some of the best pieces of Catalan history!
This stunning library located on Carrer de l’Hospital makes you feel like you are time-traveling to the best historical eras, while you are reading the most well-known Catalan bibliographic pieces. Situated in the heart of Barcelona, with stunning Gothic architecture, arched ceilings and diverse paintings and murals, this is the ideal place to learn more about the Catalan heritage. Did you know that this library has around 4 million items? How interesting! Biblioteca de Catalunya is also an important research center, being part of the Consortium of European Research Libraries.
A place of culture and knowledge makes for the perfect study location! The library has a variety of rooms and common study areas to choose from. Sant Pau - Sant Creu includes a wide selection of documents about famous Barcelona districts like El Raval and Ciutat Vella! It’s the ideal place to familiarize yourself with the area. In case you’re not much of a reader, the library also includes various films documenting the history of Barcelona! It is ideal for catching up on your reading, assignments, or even group work!
This incredible library is the perfect sanctuary for all literature lovers. While it looks like a ship from the inside, it is a fabulous, small yet cozy spot, ideal for studying and reading. This library has a large collection of drawings, books, journals, and other interesting pieces of work donated by Joan Miró, who was a significant figure in the 20th century art scene. Besides the interesting collections, you can also opt for diverse activities, such as reading clubs! The library is situated on Carrer de Vilamarí, so don’t forget to pass by when you’re in Barcelona!
Whether you are looking for archaic architecture, a modern library or just a cozy spot to study, Barcelona’s diversity of libraries has everything you need! Join Hospitality Academy’s Barcelona campus and take your career to the next level. Our partnerships with luxury hotels and Michelin-star restaurants across the world enable our students to learn from the best! Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Join us today!
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