Barcelona - Biblioteca de Catalunya

Must-see attractions nearby: Parc Güell Casa Milà (La Pedrera) Palace of Music Cathedral La Rambla / Las Ramblas Columbus Monument Fundació Joan Miró

The large colourful picture tiles, depicting scenes from the life of St Paul, are worthy of note. There are also brightly colored tiled decorations in the inner courtyard (with its two-story arcades and a statue of St Paul from the 17th C.) and on the staircase. The reading room is only open to registered users.

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.