Barcelona - Biblioteca de Catalunya
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The Biblioteca de Catalunya is housed in one part of the former Hospital de la Santa Creu. The library, which was founded in 1914, today contains around a million volumes as well as a special section on the works of Miguel Cervantes Saavedra, the author of "Don Quixote". Proceeding from the Carrer del Carme, the visitor turns right and comes to a gateway.
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This group of buildings also houses the Biblioteca Infantil Santa Creu (children's library) and the Biblioteca Popular Sant Pau (public library) as well as part of the University Library.
Address:
Biblioteca de Catalunya, Carrer de l'Hospital 56, E-08001 Barcelona, Spain
Hours:
9am-8pm; Sat: 9am-2pm; Closed: Sun
Always closed on: Our Lady of Mercy Celebrations - Spain (September 24), Catalunya Day - Spain (September 11)
Tips: The reading room is only open to registered users.
Transit: Metro: Liceu.
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