We Recommend: El Ateneo Grand Splendid
(photo by m4caque)
This impresive bookstore is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world. Set in what was once the Grand Splendid Theatre, and conserving the grandiose architecture whilst adapting its function to a bookstore, it is one of the city’s jewels.
The balconies, the original velvet curtains, and the cupola, on which an allegoric representation of peace was painted after world war one, can all be enjoyed whilst browsing for books or having something to eat on the once stage.
Av. Santa Fe 1860, Recoleta
4813-6052
Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-10pm
Fri-Sat 9am-12pm
Sun 12am-10pm
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Posted on May 4, 2011, in Architecture, Off the Beaten Path, Where to Go, What to Do and tagged architecutre, bookstores, buenos aires,, el ateneo, places to visit, recoleta, Recommedations, south america, theatre, touring, visiting buenos aires, Where to go. Bookmark the permalink. 3 Comments.
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