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Take a selfie with the Statue of Libertyin Barcelona, Spain

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If you want to take a selfie with the Statue of Liberty, don't leave for New York — head for Barcelona.
How to take a selfie with the Statue of Liberty in Barcelona
New York Statue of Liberty is not the only one in the world. Its official replica greets the visitors of the Arus public library in Brcelona.
It is a little shorter than the original, Barcelonian statue is just 2 meters high, but it makes taking selfies more comfortable.

The Statue off Liberty in Barcelona is black and the words Anima Libertas that means "freedom of the soul" are engraved on the book she's holding.

How to do?

1. Go to the Arus Public Library on Passeig de Sant Joan, 26.
2. You don't need to seek for the statue in the library, it is waiting for you right at the entrance.
3. Here it is! Take your smartphone and take a selfie with Barcelonian Statue of Liberty.

Where to do?

#18Library of Masons in BarcelonaLibrary of Masons

Library Arus is a gift to Barcelona from the famous journalist and patron of Freemasonry in Catalonia. It is public library - everyone can visit it.

Location: Passeig de Sant Joan, 26
Open hours: Mo,Wen,Fri - 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m./ Tue,Thu - 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
Phone: +34 932 565 950
Official website: http://www.bpa.es

When to do?

Opening hours of the Arus library - 9.30 am - 15.00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 16.00 — 21.00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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