Tesoros de Alejandría
Equipment / structural
Carrer de la Mare de Déu del Pilar, 17, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, España
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Publishing industry
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Literature
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Event organisation and production
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Tangible cultural heritage
Bio / presentation
Tesoros de Alejandría is a second-hand bookstore based in Barcelona, specializing in rare, out-of-print, and used books. Its catalog ranges from classical literature and essays to philosophy, history, social sciences, and rare editions. It's a cozy space that invites you to browse leisurely among shelves full of hard-to-find titles, forgotten gems, and unique pieces for collectors and book lovers. Founded in 2002 in Valladolid, the bookstore has gone through various stages, including an enriching period in Urueña, the Book Town, before settling in Barcelona in 2021. In addition to its physical store, it maintains an active online presence through the Uniliber platform, making its bibliographic collection available nationally and internationally. Its team, passionate about books as cultural objects, offers personalized advice and a shopping experience focused on quality and literary discovery.
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Main projects / services
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Villa de Libro de Urueña
Urueña, conocida como la Villa del Libro, es un pequeño pueblo amurallado en la provincia de Valladolid que combina historia y literatura de forma única. Con apenas 200 habitantes, alberga más de una decena de librerías especializadas, museos y centros culturales. Es un referente para bibliófilos y visitantes que buscan un turismo cultural auténtico. Rodeada de paisajes castellanos, Urueña invita a perderse entre libros, tradición y silencio, en un entorno de gran belleza patrimonial.
Key partnerships / networks / alliances
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UNILIBER – Professional Association of Antique Books and Collecting
Online presence through Uniliber, making their bibliographic collection accessible from anywhere.
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