The Catalan capital experiences a Sant Jordi festival with a different configuration than usual, as ongoing works on La Rambla have forced the relocation of the traditional book and rose stalls. This modification, which is expected to be temporary until the completion of the works next year, has moved the main activities to areas such as Portal de l'Àngel, Plaça Nova, and Plaça de la Catedral, extending to Via Laietana.
Despite the absence of stalls on La Rambla, the city maintains a wide offering with a dozen spaces distributed across seven districts. Furthermore, Passeig de Sant Joan consolidates its commitment to children's and young adult literature, as well as comics, providing a meeting point for these genres.
“"It's a temporary thing, but who knows if it's here to stay."
In total, Barcelona features 425 stalls for this festive day: 364 dedicated to books, of which 257 offer author signing sessions, and 61 for flowers. In addition to these, 130 extra stalls are set up by bookstores in front of their establishments, reinforcing the presence of culture and tradition throughout the city.
