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El Ateneo Grand Splendid is a bookshop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2008, The Guardian placed it as the second most beautiful bookshop in the world. In 2019, it was named the "world's most beautiful bookstore" by the National Geographic. Overview Façade of the building.
- Bookstore; formerly theatre
- Argentina
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- Buenos Aires
El Ateneo Grand Splendid is a bookstore that preserves the splendour and elegance of the former Gran Splendid theatre/cinema, which was designed by architects Peró and Torres Armengol. Located in the Recoleta neighbourhood, it stocks around 120,000 books and offers a bar, a children's section, and exhibitions.
El Ateneo Grand Splendid. 23,345 reviews. #1 of 567 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires. Speciality & Gift ShopsArchitectural Buildings. Write a review. About. Situated in an old theater, El Ateneo is one of the most popular bookstores in Buenos Aires. Duration: < 1 hour. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
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- Avenida Santa Fe 1860, Buenos Aires
Feb 7, 2011 · A former theater and cinema, now a stunning bookstore in Buenos Aires. Learn about its history, architecture, and tango legacy.
Jan 12, 2019 · National Geographic has named El Ateneo Grand Splendid the top shop in the world. But that's only where the history of the 100-year-old Buenos Aires building, once a palatial theater,...
- Bob Mondello
Jan 4, 2019 · Visit the Ateneo Grand Splendid, a historic bookstore in Buenos Aires, Argentina, housed in a former theater. Browse thousands of books, CDs, and DVDs, enjoy a coffee in the stage café, and admire the frescoes and views.
El Ateneo Grand Splendid is an opulent bookstore that converted the former Grand Splendid Theater in Buenos Aires into a library of 120,000 books. The bookstore pays tribute to the history of the theater, which was a cultural hub for Argentina's film and music industry in the early 20th century. You can enjoy the architecture, the music, and the café of this beautiful bookstore in Recoleta.
