{"id":20884,"date":"2025-01-24T06:27:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T11:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=20884"},"modified":"2026-03-27T20:04:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:04:16","slug":"barcelona-literary-haunts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona\u2019s 6 Best Literary Haunts for Book Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Barcelona is a very literate city. There are <strong>300 bookshops, 40 libraries,<\/strong> about <strong>25 literary festivals<\/strong> taking place throughout the year. Added to which, there are <strong>over 100 book publishing houses <\/strong>ensconced within the city limits. The numbers don\u2019t lie: <strong>Barcelona reads a lot.&nbsp;<\/strong>So, it goes without saying that there must be numerous Barcelona literary haunts too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> trail of Barcelona\u2019s rich literary culture is a long one, in Catalan, Spanish, and English<\/strong>. Here are the best places in Barcelona to revel in the city\u2019s literary past and present.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0011-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"guide talking to a group in barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-16591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0011-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0011-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0011-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0011.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Barcelona is full of literary haunts, you just need to know where to look. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts\/#Cafe_del_Centre\" title=\"Cafe del Centre\">Cafe del Centre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts\/#Bar_Marsella\" title=\"Bar Marsella\">Bar Marsella<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts\/#Cafe_Salambo\" title=\"Cafe Salamb\u00f3\">Cafe Salamb\u00f3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts\/#Cafe_Moka\" title=\"Cafe Moka\">Cafe Moka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts\/#Laie_Libreria_Cafe\" title=\"Laie Libreria Cafe\">Laie Libreria Cafe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts\/#Els_Quatre_Gats\" title=\"Els Quatre Gats\">Els Quatre Gats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts\/#FAQ_Barcelona_Literary_Haunts\" title=\"FAQ: Barcelona Literary Haunts\">FAQ: Barcelona Literary Haunts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts\/#Are_there_any_bookshops_in_Barcelona_that_are_considered_literary_gems\" title=\"Are there any bookshops in Barcelona that are considered literary gems?\">Are there any bookshops in Barcelona that are considered literary gems?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts\/#Which_authors_have_been_inspired_by_Barcelona\" title=\"Which authors have been inspired by Barcelona?\">Which authors have been inspired by Barcelona?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts\/#What_are_some_historic_libraries_or_archives_worth_visiting\" title=\"What are some historic libraries or archives worth visiting?\">What are some historic libraries or archives worth visiting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts\/#Are_there_any_Barcelona_events_celebrating_local_Catalan_authors\" title=\"Are there any Barcelona events celebrating local Catalan authors?\">Are there any Barcelona events celebrating local Catalan authors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts\/#What_else_should_book_lovers_know_about_Barcelona\" title=\"What else should book lovers know about Barcelona?\">What else should book lovers know about Barcelona?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barcelona_Literary_Haunts\"><\/span>Barcelona Literary Haunts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f89f347f gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cafe_del_Centre\"><\/span>Cafe del Centre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A local institution, Cafe de Centre has been pouring coffee and other potent libations since 1873. It is <strong>still run by the same family<\/strong> that opened it <strong>more than 150 years ago.<\/strong> And, since the late \u201870s and early \u201880s post-Franco era, it has been a frequent <strong>place for political discussion<\/strong> among local writers too. This place was also, famously, the stomping grounds for <strong>feminist writer Montserrat Roig<\/strong> and comic-book scribe Victor Mora.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cafe del Centre: <em>Calle Selva De Mar 215<\/em>. Open 9am &#8211; 9pm daily <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mkDevour_Naples_Ultimate-Food-Tour_High-Res_0021-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Stirring espresso\" class=\"wp-image-13587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mkDevour_Naples_Ultimate-Food-Tour_High-Res_0021-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mkDevour_Naples_Ultimate-Food-Tour_High-Res_0021-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mkDevour_Naples_Ultimate-Food-Tour_High-Res_0021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mkDevour_Naples_Ultimate-Food-Tour_High-Res_0021.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coffee shops and writers are a perfect match. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bar_Marsella\"><\/span>Bar Marsella<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bar Marsella&nbsp;has been attracting writers and artists for more than two centuries. Located in the El Raval barrio, Marsella has the reputation of being <strong>Barcelona\u2019s first bar<\/strong> &#8211; essentially putting the \u201cbar\u201d in \u201cBarcelona&#8221;! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to legend, everyone from Picasso to Hemingway were regulars at one time or another.&nbsp; And, interestingly, absinthe was, for a time,<strong> the drink of choice<\/strong>. You can still partake in the green ferry here, if you dare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bar Marsella: <em>Carrer de Sant Pau, 65<\/em>. Open from 18.00 until the early hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pexels-marceloverfe-29558708-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A bartender pouring Absinthe at one of the Barcelona literary haunts. \" class=\"wp-image-20894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pexels-marceloverfe-29558708-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pexels-marceloverfe-29558708-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pexels-marceloverfe-29558708-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pexels-marceloverfe-29558708.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Order an Absinthe, the drink of choice for many writers. Photo credit: Marcelo Verfe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cafe_Salambo\"><\/span>Cafe Salamb\u00f3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High ceilings and an atmospheric setting make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafesalambo.com\/ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cafe Salamb\u00f3<\/a> a <strong>draw for local writers. <\/strong> Located in the barrio of Gracia, which has historically been a popular neighbourhood for wrtiers and other creatives. The menu is loaded with edible delights and people gravitate to Salamb\u00f3 as much for the food as for the juicy conversation among writers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cafe Salambo: <em>Torrijos 51<\/em>. Open from 12.00 noon until the early hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Gracia-HR-0001-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People in the Gracia neighborhood, one of the Barcelona literary haunts - a cool place for writers and book lovers to hang out\" class=\"wp-image-20889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Gracia-HR-0001-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Gracia-HR-0001-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Gracia-HR-0001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Gracia-HR-0001.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gracia  was a popular neighborhood for writers. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cafe_Moka\"><\/span>Cafe Moka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You wouldn\u2019t know it from the renovated interior, but <a href=\"https:\/\/moka.barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cafe Moka<\/a> first fired up its coffee makers in 1934. This was just <strong>two years before<\/strong> <strong>the onset of the Spanish Civil War.<\/strong> Located on La Rambla, Moka was <strong>frequented by George Orwell<\/strong> when he was working on what would become \u201cHomage to Catalonia.\u201d&nbsp;His place of temporary residency, <strong>Hotel Continental, <\/strong>at 138 La Rambla, is still operating. So you can kill 2 birds with one stone, as it is only a two-minute walk from the cafe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cafe Moka: <em>Ramblas 126<\/em>. Open daily from 8.00 &#8211; 23.00 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DOSMASENLAMESA_BARCELONA_EXP_III014-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Group of women eating dinner at a sit-down restaurant in Barcelona with vermouth, empanada, cured meats, and tortilla\" class=\"wp-image-13433\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indulge in Barcelona&#8217;s tapas scene as you enjoy these literary haunts. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laie_Libreria_Cafe\"><\/span>Laie Libreria Cafe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Laie is a new kid on the block. This cafe and bookshop hasn\u2019t been around since the time Orwell and Hemingway were traipsing down Barcelona\u2019s cobblestoned streets. However, this spot, located a few minutes\u2019 walk from Pla\u00e7a de Catalunya, is a <strong>favorite haunt for the city\u2019s writers, publishing house editors, and literary agents.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Laie Libreria Cafe:<em> C\/Pau Claris 85<\/em>. Open 9.00-20.30 daily, closed Sundays!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Tapas-and-Wine-HR-0070-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in Barcelona explaining the Barcelona literary haunts to people. \" class=\"wp-image-20896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Tapas-and-Wine-HR-0070-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Tapas-and-Wine-HR-0070-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Tapas-and-Wine-HR-0070-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Tapas-and-Wine-HR-0070.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wander around Barcelona and you&#8217;ll find literary haunts in more places than you think. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Els_Quatre_Gats\"><\/span>Els Quatre Gats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1897, two friends, Ramon Casas and Miguel Utrillo, opened Els Quatre Gats, a restaurant and bar in the <em>Barri Gotic<\/em> or Gothic Quarter. Along with them was writer Pere Romeu, who wanted the bar to be <strong>inspired by the Parisian literary haunt Le Chat Noir.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And so Els Quatre Gats, or the Four Cats, was born. <strong>Writers and artists were regulars,<\/strong> including some well-known creatives. Even a 17-year-old burgeoning painter named <strong>Pablo Picasso hung out here.<\/strong> The place was only open for 6 years but it was miraculously resurrected in 1978 and today you can enjoy some of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/traditional-foods-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traditional foods found in Barcelona<\/a> in the inspiring Art Deco setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Els Quatre Gats: <em>Calle de Montsio, 1<\/em>. Open Tuesday to Saturday 11.00 &#8211; 24.00 and Sunday<br>12.00 &#8211; 17.00. Closed on Mondays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks-Barcelona-Welcom-to-Barcelona-2x3-1resize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people gather on the steps of Palau de Lloctinent in Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-13007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks-Barcelona-Welcom-to-Barcelona-2x3-1resize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks-Barcelona-Welcom-to-Barcelona-2x3-1resize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks-Barcelona-Welcom-to-Barcelona-2x3-1resize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks-Barcelona-Welcom-to-Barcelona-2x3-1resize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Artists and writers frequented Barcelona&#8217;s Gothic Quarter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Barcelona_Literary_Haunts\"><\/span>FAQ: Barcelona Literary Haunts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_bookshops_in_Barcelona_that_are_considered_literary_gems\"><\/span>Are there any bookshops in Barcelona that are considered literary gems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Popular bookshops include <strong>Laie Bookshop <\/strong><em><strong>(C\/ Pau Claris, 85<\/strong>)<\/em><strong>, Casa del Llibre (<em>Rambla de Catalu\u00f1a 37<\/em>)&nbsp;, and the iconic Sant Jordi Day<\/strong> celebrations with book stalls across the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/books-bookstore-bookshop-knowledge-fe6e23dee7d80c56f206eb9e60b3bea7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"man looking through a book\" class=\"wp-image-15579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/books-bookstore-bookshop-knowledge-fe6e23dee7d80c56f206eb9e60b3bea7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/books-bookstore-bookshop-knowledge-fe6e23dee7d80c56f206eb9e60b3bea7-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/books-bookstore-bookshop-knowledge-fe6e23dee7d80c56f206eb9e60b3bea7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/books-bookstore-bookshop-knowledge-fe6e23dee7d80c56f206eb9e60b3bea7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Looking for a good book? You&#8217;re in luck! Photo credit: PickPik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_authors_have_been_inspired_by_Barcelona\"><\/span>Which authors have been inspired by Barcelona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcelona has inspired authors like Carlos Ruiz Zaf\u00f3n (&#8220;The Shadow of the Wind&#8221;), George Orwell (&#8220;Homage to Catalonia&#8221;), and Eduardo Mendoza (&#8220;The City of Marvels&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0001-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"sagrada familia in barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-16590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0001-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0001-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0001.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Barcelona&#8217;s beauty has inspired many famous artists and it&#8217;s easy to see why. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_historic_libraries_or_archives_worth_visiting\"><\/span>What are some historic libraries or archives worth visiting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Biblioteca de Catalunya <\/strong>and the <strong>Sant Pau-Santa Creu library <\/strong>are<strong> iconic spots for literary enthusiasts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Biblioteca_de_Catalunya_-_Sala_interior-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the Biblioteca de Catalunya in Barcelona, one of \" class=\"wp-image-20898\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5036710719530102;width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Biblioteca_de_Catalunya_-_Sala_interior-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Biblioteca_de_Catalunya_-_Sala_interior-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Biblioteca_de_Catalunya_-_Sala_interior-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Biblioteca_de_Catalunya_-_Sala_interior.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tuck inside one of these libraries in Barcelona. Photo credit: Josep Renalias<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_Barcelona_events_celebrating_local_Catalan_authors\"><\/span>Are there any Barcelona events celebrating local Catalan authors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, <strong>Sant Jordi\u2019s Day on April 23rd is a key celebration.<\/strong> It focuses on Catalan literature and the<strong> exchange of books and roses.<\/strong> We highly recommend checking it out if you find yourself in Barcelona on April 23rd.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5646729557_c39397d9fa_k-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A booth at the Sant Jordi's Day in Barcelona is one of the literary haunts in Barcelona.\" class=\"wp-image-20897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5646729557_c39397d9fa_k-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5646729557_c39397d9fa_k-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5646729557_c39397d9fa_k-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5646729557_c39397d9fa_k.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grab a few roses and join in on the festivities. Photo credit: Francis Lenn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_else_should_book_lovers_know_about_Barcelona\"><\/span>What else should book lovers know about Barcelona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Catalan metropolis of 1.6 million denizens has a <strong>long literary tradition and history. <\/strong>This official UNESCO City of Literature has countless spots on the literary trail. For starters, the city <strong>boasts bookshops and festivals.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also has<strong> hotels where George Orwell slept<\/strong> and <strong>trails where Cervantes schlepped, <\/strong>where Quim Monz\u00f3 ate, and <strong>where Hemingway got drunk.<\/strong> Even legendary Colombian writer, Gabriel Garcia Marquez lived in Barcelona for 7 years. Sadly, besides his former residence and a library in his name, there are <strong>no solid traces in the form of cafes and bars that he left behind.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Gracia-HR-0054-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People walking around the Gracia neighborhood in Barcelona. \" class=\"wp-image-20890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Gracia-HR-0054-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Gracia-HR-0054-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Gracia-HR-0054-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Gracia-HR-0054.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Want to discover more about Barcelona&#8217;s literary haunts? Join us!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncover the stories behind Barcelona\u2019s literary landmarks with our expert guides!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a fan of Zaf\u00f3n&#8217;s shadowy mysteries or Orwell&#8217;s wartime chronicles, our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/barcelona-tours\/\"> <strong>Barcelona tours<\/strong><\/a> bring the city\u2019s rich literary history to life. If you&#8217;re looking to mix and match your literary exploration with some culinary adoration, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/barcelona-tours\/barcelona-tapas-history-food-tour\/\"><strong>Barcelona Tapas, Taverns &amp; History Tour<\/strong><\/a> will take you to or by some of the places on this list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning all about Barcelona&#8217;s literary love while trying some of the city&#8217;s best  bites is an amazing way to spend a day.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <a title=\"Barcelona\u2019s 6 Best Literary Haunts for Book Lovers\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/barcelona-literary-haunts\" aria-label=\"More on Barcelona\u2019s 6 Best Literary Haunts for Book Lovers\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":20899,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[727,728],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[667],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Barcelona Literary Haunts: 6 of the Best Places for Book Lovers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to discover the top Barcelona literary haunts? 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