Shopping - The Rough Guide to Barcelona - page 378

Decathlon c/de la Canuda 20, at Pl. Vila de Madrid, Barri Gòtic 933 426 161, decath-
lon.es ; Catalunya; map . They've got clothes and equipment for 63 sports in the old-town
megastore, so you're bound to find what you want. Also bike rental and repair. Mon-Sat
9.30am-9.30pm.
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TOYS, MAGIC, COSTUME AND PARTY WEAR
Almacen Marabi c/dels Flassaders 30, La Ribera, no phone almacenmar-
abi.blogspot.com ; Jaume I; map . Mariela Marabi, originally from Argentina, makes hand-
made felt finger dolls, mobiles, puppets and animals of extraordinary invention. She's often
at workat the back, while hereye-popping workshopalso haslimited-edition pieces byother
selected artists and designers. Tues-Sat noon-2.30pm & 5-8.30pm.
Drap c/del Pi 14, Barri Gòtic 933 181 487, drapminiatures.blogspot.com.es ; Liceu;
map . Everything is in miniature in this extraordinary dolls' house outfitters - asking for a set
of bedroom furniture hardly stretches the talents of a place that can fit out a minuscule dent-
ist's surgery or a complete art gallery. Mon-Sat 10am-2pm & 4.30-8pm.
El Ingenio c/d'en Rauric 6-8, Barri Gòtic 933 177 138, el-ingenio.com ; Liceu;
map . Juggling, magic and street-performer shop with a modernista storefront. It's also the
place to come for carnival costumes and masks, made in the workshop on the premises.
Mon-Fri 10am-1.30pm & 4.15-8pm, Sat 10am-2pm & 5-8.30pm.
El Rey de la Màgia c/de la Princesa 11, Sant Pere 933 193 920, elreydelamagia.com ;
Jaume I; map . Spain's oldest magic shop contains all the tricks of the trade, from rubber
chickens to Dracula capes. They also have an associated magic school and theatre, with
events and performances posted on the website. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm & 5-8pm, Sat
11am-2pm.
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