{"id":72210,"date":"2016-10-11T20:44:33","date_gmt":"2016-10-11T18:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=72210"},"modified":"2019-07-08T08:50:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T06:50:52","slug":"literary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/literary\/","title":{"rendered":"Literary and cultural places of interest for writers and artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is one city where <strong>writers<\/strong> can find their kinfolk. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/literary-festivals-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">literary festivals<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/bookstores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">specialty bookstores<\/a>, and of course <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/the-best-absinthe-bars-in-barcelona-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a good supply of Absinthe<\/a>. If you\u2019re looking for a place to eat, <strong>read<\/strong> or <strong>write<\/strong> then one of the establishments below may tempt out a rhapsody.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/thought-inspiring-museums-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thought-inspiring museums in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/literary\/#Laie\" title=\"Laie\">Laie<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/literary\/#Babelia_Books_Coffee\" title=\"Babelia Books &amp; Coffee\">Babelia Books &amp; Coffee<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/literary\/#Heliogabal\" title=\"Heliog\u00e0bal\">Heliog\u00e0bal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/literary\/#Bar_lAstrolabi\" title=\"Bar l&#8217;Astrolabi\">Bar l&#8217;Astrolabi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laie\"><\/span>Laie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_72225\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-72225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/suitcase-full-of-books-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"suitcase-full-of-books\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-72225\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by catorze14 via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One reason to visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macba.cat\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Laie<\/a><\/strong> is to hang out at the <strong>all-day bar and cafe<\/strong>, which has an <strong>outside terrace<\/strong> in the summer months. This is one of Barcelona\u2019s large and reputable <strong>independent bookshops<\/strong> with a fair selection of English-language titles. Service is smooth and friendly and you can access their free Wi-Fi. The atmosphere is studious, calm and just right if you\u2019re looking for a place to write.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Laie\/@41.3899296,2.1683955,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2f1e9dd4e3f:0xb1683e66bae1f7e1!8m2!3d41.3899296!4d2.1705842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Carrer de Pau Claris, 85<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Babelia_Books_Coffee\"><\/span>Babelia Books &amp; Coffee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Babelia Books &amp; Coffee<\/strong> is a gem of a bookstore. Pleasant service, adorable setting, great music. Make sure to try the Nutella croissant when you visit. <strong>Babelia Books &amp; Coffee<\/strong> specialise in <strong>second-hand multilingual books<\/strong>. They are aiming to be a small space where you can come to enjoy the cultural life of Barcelona; it acts as a cafeteria, a library, an exhibition space, and a place to hold concerts, workshops or tasting. They have the following C.S. Lewis quote on their website, \u201cYou can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Babelia+Books+%26+Coffee\/@41.3815173,2.1592815,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a28a704e59a1:0xc37758fba8668b2f!8m2!3d41.3815173!4d2.1614702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Villarroel, 27<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/the-best-bookstores-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The best bookstores in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heliogabal\"><\/span>Heliog\u00e0bal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_80922\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80922\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-80922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/8467103421_e0d12f9ff1_z-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Fede Nieto via Visualhunt\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-80922\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Fede Nieto via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.heliogabal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Heliog\u00e0bal<\/a><\/strong> is a combined <strong>bar<\/strong> and <strong>performance<\/strong> <strong>space<\/strong> that opened in 1995.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s described by its owners as a &#8220;space for spreading culture\u201d. Located in Gr\u00e0cia there you will find <strong>poetry<\/strong> <strong>readings<\/strong>, <strong>books<\/strong>, <strong>magazines<\/strong> and much more. This is a small venue so make sure to arrive early if you\u2019re there to see a performance and want to get a good spot. This bar is open daily from 9pm, check out the calendar of events if you\u2019re keen to see more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Heliog%C3%A0bal\/@41.403539,2.1581153,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2be87f48555:0x8dcad9eb8de96e4!8m2!3d41.403539!4d2.160304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Carrer de Ramon y Cajal, 80<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bar_lAstrolabi\"><\/span>Bar l&#8217;Astrolabi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Bar l&#8217;Astrolabi<\/strong> is located in Gr\u00e0cia and has become well known as a <strong>literary<\/strong> and <strong>cultural<\/strong> <strong>venue<\/strong>. Three reasons you have to visit this <strong>bar<\/strong> are: 1.) it was founded by the novelist Jordi Cantavella, 2.)\u00a0 you\u2019ll find Stella Artois on draft\/tap at this bar, this is a rare treat in Barcelona and 3.) if you are so inclined and there is not an event on at the bar you can take the reigns and offer up a performance for the crowd. The owner, Cantavella, is an anarchist of sorts and approves of less order than is usually deemed necessary. Keep an eye on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/astrolabi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">their Facebook page<\/a> for information and updates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Bar+L'Astrolabi\/@41.3993392,2.1575772,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a295d882f1b9:0xba8b0ce86a922c61!8m2!3d41.3993392!4d2.1597659\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Carrer de Mart\u00ednez de la Rosa, 14<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking for a new apartment? 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There are literary festivals, specialty bookstores, and of course a good supply of Absinthe. If you\u2019re looking for a place to eat, read or write then one of the establishments below may tempt out a rhapsody. 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