Book Shops - Carácteres

Book shop specialised in literature with a lesbian/gay section (600 titles), art exhibitions, access to culture related websites (reserved to bookshop customers), coffee service.

open: Mon-Fri 10-13.30 & 16.30-20, Sat 10-14 & 16-20, Sun 10-14h

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