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Gabriel García Márquez Library

Barcelona, Spain

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST LIBRARIES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 17 2026
Gabriel García Márquez Library

A public library in Barcelona's Sant Martí district occupies a contemporary building with an award-winning timber structure. It has open floors around a central atrium, with natural light, reading areas, study tables and a few terraces.

Highlights

  • Central atrium with natural light
  • Quiet study room
  • Fourth-floor terrace

Good to know

  • Frequent closures due to staff strikes
  • Wi-Fi requires a library card
  • Strike closures not always posted online

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