Bona Ventura

Gothic Quarter · Barcelona

Herbolari del Rei

Herbolari del Rei (Herboristeria del Rei)

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Herbalist founded in 1828 and in this shop since 1857, with Isabelline decor by stage painter Francesc Soler i Rovirosa and a marble fountain once used to keep leeches, topped by a bust of Linnaeus. It hides in a tiny lane off Plaça Reial, so most people walking past the square never see it.

Address
Carrer del Vidre 1, 08002 Barcelona
Hours
Mon-Sat 11:00-20:00; closed Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 15 min
Price
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Price level
€

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Good to know

  • Look up at the painted gallery and the little drawers with watercolour landscapes.
  • It closed in 2021 and reopened under new owner Pavlina Kostyria; it is a working shop, so buy a tea blend rather than just photographing.

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