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San Ginés Book Shop

This unassuming bookstore in the heart of Madrid is one of the oldest in Spain.

Madrid, Spain

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An institution in the urban landscape of the center of Madrid, the San Ginés Book Shop is still going strong. This open-air bookstore is steeped in history.

A stone's throw from one of the most famous places in Madrid for churros with chocolate is this picturesque bookstore. The San Ginés Book Shop is actually one of the oldest bookshops in Spain. It is situated in the scenic Pasadizo de San Ginés, between Calle Arenal and Calle Mayor, near the parish of the same name and Chocolatería de San Ginés

Its beginnings can be traced to the 17th century when Diego Logroño, the first known bookseller, started his business in 1650.

Old and used books are the store's expertise. Unique and exceptional copies are blended with city guides and political references on the tables set up at a street level, which—combined with the fantastic opportunities at reasonable prices—make this book sanctuary a haven for both collectors and curious shoppers.

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Librería de San Ginés is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 8:30 pm. Closed on Sundays.

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San Ginés Book Shop
2 Pasadizo de San Ginés
Madrid
Spain
40.417138, -3.706749
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