Bona Ventura

Gothic Quarter · Barcelona

La Colmena

Pastisseria La Colmena

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Confectioner documented in 1849 as Ca l'Abella and on Plaça de l'Àngel since 1868, known for its handmade sweets (caramels). The 1950 shopfront is by Gaudí's disciple Cèsar Martinell, with gold-leaf painted glass; It sits on a busy metro square where people rush past.

Address
Plaça de l'Àngel 12, 08002 Barcelona
Hours
Mon-Sun 09:00-21:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Any time · About 10 min
Price
Price not verified
Price level
€

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Good to know

  • Buy the artisan caramels by weight.
  • Look at the reverse-painted gold lettering on the glass.

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