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Become immersed in 1940s Barcelona with your guide's live commentary.

Explore off-the-beaten-path Barcelona squares and alleyways like Santa Anna Street and Baixada de la Llibreteria.

Discover the locations of the fictional Cemetery of Forgotten Books and the Sempere & Sons bookshop.

Visit iconic Barcelona landmarks from the novel, like the Church of Santa Maria del Mar and Els Quatre Gats Café.

Guided walking tour of The Shadow of the Wind book sites in Barcelona.

Stroll the winding streets of Santa Anna Street and Montcada Street, absorb the ambience of the renowned Els Quatre Gats Café, and gaze at the beautiful church of Santa Maria del Mar, as your guide enriches your literary and historical knowledge. Discover some of Barcelona’s most sacred locations as you trace the narrative of the novel by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, which has sold more than 2 million copies since its publication in 2001. Follow in the footsteps of characters from the bestselling novel The Shadow of the Wind on a literary walking tour.

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