Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona, Barcelona

Name: Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona
Address: Barcelona, Spain

#356 among attractions in Barcelona

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The Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona, also called the Episcopal Public Library of the Seminary of Barcelona is a library located in the building of the Conciliar Seminary of Barcelona. Founded in 1772, it is the oldest preserved public access library in the city of Barcelona, Spain. It houses a large collection of old and modern books, with about 360,000 volumes. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°23'17"N, 2°9'49"E

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Eixample (L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample)Barcelona Spain

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Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Casa Batlló, Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Rambla de Catalunya.

~1430 ftN
Fantastical Gaudi-designed apartments
Casa Batlló, Barcelona
7 min walk • Casa Batlló, an architectural masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí, stands as one of the most iconic landmarks in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. This modernist building, a testament to Gaudí's unique style, is known for its whimsical design, rich colors, and organic...
~1930 ftN
Historic street with landmark buildings
Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona
10 min walk • Passeig de Gràcia is Barcelona's most prestigious avenue and one of the city's primary shopping and business areas, renowned for its architectural jewels and designer boutiques. This broad boulevard, lined with lush trees, stretches through the heart of the city...
~1970 ftSE
Modern art in sleek, glass-fronted venue
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Barcelona
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Barcelona's vibrant cultural landscape, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) stands as a beacon of modern artistic expression and innovation. Opened to the public in 1995, the museum's striking edifice, designed by American architect...
~1990 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Rambla de Catalunya, Barcelona
10 min walk • Rambla de Catalunya is a vibrant and elegant boulevard in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Known as a premier shopping district, this picturesque street stretches between Plaça de Catalunya and Avinguda Diagonal, offering a delightful blend of retail therapy...
~1750 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Event space
CCCB, Barcelona
9 min walk • The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona is an arts centre in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Situated in the Raval district, the Centre’s core theme is the city and urban culture. The CCCB organizes exhibitions, debates, festivals and concerts, film cycles, courses, lectures, and other activities.
~1360 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museu del Perfum, Barcelona
7 min walk • The Perfume Museum of Barcelona, officially known in Catalan as Museu del Perfum, was founded in 1961 in order to exhibit an evolution of perfume vessels throughout the ages.
~530 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fundación Mapfre Casa Garriga Nogués, Barcelona
3 min walk • Fundación Mapfre Casa Garriga Nogués is an art gallery in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Spain. It was established in 2015 and shows early pictorial modern painting and photography and other photography.
0.4 miSE
Famous fountain and meeting place
Font de Canaletes, Barcelona
10 min walk • Font de Canaletes is an ornate fountain, crowned by a lamp post, in Barcelona, Catalonia, in Rambla de Canaletes, the upper part of La Rambla, near Plaça de Catalunya. It is a fixture of football fans after Barça football matches since the 1930s.
~1340 ftN
Museum focusing on iconic Catalan artist
Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Barcelona
7 min walk • The Fundació Antoni Tàpies is a cultural center and museum, located in Carrer d'Aragó, in Barcelona, Catalonia. It is dedicated mainly to the life and works of the painter Antoni Tàpies.
~1320 ftN
Playful modernista building by Cadafalch
Casa Amatller, Barcelona
7 min walk • Casa Amatller is a building in the Modernisme style in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain, designed by renowned Catalan architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch.
0.4 miE
Church, Architecture, Arts and crafts
Santa Anna de Barcelona, Barcelona
12 min walk • The Church of Santa Anna is a church located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1881.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona?

Nearby attractions include Museu del Modernisme Català, Barcelona (2 min walk), Fundación Mapfre Casa Garriga Nogués, Barcelona (3 min walk), University of Barcelona, Barcelona (3 min walk), Mayoral Gallery, Barcelona (3 min walk).

How to get to Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona by public transport?

The nearest stations to Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona:

Bus

Balmes - Gran Via • Lines: 63, 67, N5, N7, V15 (2 min walk)
Balmes - Aragó • Lines: 63, 67, 7, N5, N7, V15 (4 min walk)

Metro

Universitat • Lines: L1, L2 (5 min walk)
Passeig de Gràcia • Lines: L2, L3, L4 (7 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Plaça Catalunya (8 min walk)
Barcelona - Passeig de Gràcia (10 min walk)

Tram

Francesc Macià • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (28 min walk)

Ferry

Puerto de Barcelona (32 min walk)
Barcelona (34 min walk)