Barcelona Shopping

  1. Arlequí Màscares

    A little house of horrors (or delights, depending on your mood), this shop specialises in masks to wear and for decoration. Stock also includes a beautiful range of decorative boxes in Catalan themes.

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  2. Cereria Subirà

    Even if you're not interested in flickering flames, you'll be impressed by the ornate décor here. Nobody can hold a candle to these people in terms of longevity - the Subirà name in wax and wicks has been in demand since 1761, although it's only been at this address since late in the 19th century.

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  3. El Ingenio

    Liven up your party with El Ingenio's bewildering range of tricks, fancy dress, masks and other accessories. Pick up a stick-on Salvador Dalí moustache, or ride out on a monocycle in a devil's outfit.

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  4. Floristería Navarro

    Just met the love of your life? At ? Never fear, say it with flowers. This barn-like florist's has flowers and plants for every conceivable situation. And they never close.

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  5. Ganiveteria Roca

    If it needs to be cut, clipped, snipped, trimmed, shorn, shaved or cropped, you'll find the perfect instrument at this classic gentlemen's shop, going strong since 1911. You'll also find wine and other kitchen accessories here.

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  6. Herboristeria del Rei

    This soothing shop is framed by a grand balcony and lined with the tiny drawers of herbal specimens that have kept it in business since 1823. The shop took the name when it became court herbalist to Queen Isabel II.

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  7. La Galería de Santa María Novella

    Anyone who has visited Florence may have encountered the wonderful medieval pharmacy, the Officina Profuma-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella. Known for its all-natural perfumes, lotions and herbal remedies, it has become a worldwide phenomenon. How about a bottle of 'aromatic vinegar of the seven thieves'?

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  8. Sephora

    This zebra-striped temple of fragrance is the largest in Europe and has every scent you've ever heard of, along with local flavours by the likes of Antonio Miró and Jesús del Pozo. A perfume organ allows you to experiment with your perfect eau, and if you don't come up smelling of roses, they'll happily exchange your fragrance.

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  9. Vila Viniteca

    This unassuming shop has a superb range of Spanish and international wines, from cheap table varieties to vintage treasures, sold by enthusiastic staff. They know their stuff, having been in the booze business since 1932.

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