The best public library in the world is closer than you think… Let us introduce the awarded library in Barcelona: Biblioteca Gabriel García Márquez! If you haven’t visited it yet, we highly recommend you to do so. It is definitely among the Best libraries in Barcelona.
Biblioteca Gabriel García Márquez, best new public library of the year 2023
Located in the Sant Martí de Provençals district, Biblioteca Gabriel García Márquez has been awarded as best new public library of the year 2023 by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) at the 88th IFLA World Library and Information Conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Natural light and cozy spaces
For those of us who love the special atmosphere of libraries and bookstores, visiting the Gabriel García Márquez Library feels like paradise. Besides the beautiful architectural building you can see from the outside, the inside is even better: lots of natural light, wide windows through which you can see the trees, areas filled with hanging chairs, a hammock, bean bags… An environment and furniture that invite you to immerse yourself in reading in a warm and very welcoming atmosphere.
What will you find at this library?
This library is the 40th public library in Barcelona, and more than 1.000 people visit it every day. Its 4,000 square meters are divided into 5 floors:
- Floor -1: The -1 floor has a courtyard, an auditorium, rooms, and a radio studio.
- Floors 1 and 2: The collection and spaces that facilitate reading.
- Floor 3: The children’s and youth space.
- Floor 4: The last one is intended for those seeking greater concentration.
A library named after a renowned writer, Gabriel García Márquez
This library offers a wide collection of literature, a repository with 40,000 documents, and specializes in Latin American literature. It has a connection to Latin America represented by Gabriel García Márquez, the celebrated writer who lived in the city of Barcelona from 1967 to 1975 and never stopped to visit it. Welcome to the enchanting Gabriel García Márquez Library!
Address
Biblioteca Gabriel García Márquez
Carrer del Treball, 219 (Sant Martí de Provençals district).
Besides the Gabriel Garcia Márquez library, Barcelona boasts many other beautiful libraries throughout the city. For instance, Biblioteca Arús.
