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El Ateneo Grand Splendid
Browse an extensive collection of books in a spectacular setting at El Ateneo Grand Splendid, a bookstore housed in an early 20th-century theater. The theater first opened in 1919, and was later converted into a cinema. Today bookshelves replace seats in the stalls and galleries. Ascend to the top floor for a bird's-eye views of the floor below. Look up to admire the intricate ceiling frescoes. The theater boxes remain, converted into reading nooks where you can peruse a book before you buy. On the stage and backstage area, enjoy a coffee or empanadas at the onsite cafe. Although the store primarily stocks Spanish-language books, they also carry a wide range of English-language titles. Use our Buenos Aires visit app to add El Ateneo Grand Splendid and other attractions to your Buenos Aires vacation plans.
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They won't even let you take a picture from the balcony areas with your face mask off (i.e. pics of you). There are signs and several 'security' people ensuring that you don't get that picture. I...
They won't even let you take a picture from the balcony areas with your face mask off (i.e. pics of you). There are signs and several 'security' people ensuring that you don't get that picture. I... more »
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Very exaggerated description. This is a library in a theater, yes it is beautiful, but whoever described this as the most beautiful library in the world has not seen anything else on the planet, nor.... more
Very exaggerated description. This is a library in a theater, yes it is beautiful, but whoever described this as the most beautiful library in the world has not seen anything else on the planet, nor.... more »
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It's a great tourist attraction, most beautiful library you will probably visit. The experience is incredible, and if you love books you can spend hours walking around them in a really nice atmosphere (there's even a small section of english books). The people there were really helpful, both in the library spaces and in the cafeteria. This is definitely a must visit place in Buenos Aires! You can spend a few minutes just to take some pictures if you're not so much into the book shopping, or you can spend one or more hours just looking at books or taking a coffee in what used to be the theater stage. On the downside, the book selection can definitely be improved specially in specific areas, so if you are looking for technical books, or a more specialized library there are better places.
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an absolute must-see place. former theatre converted into a royal bookstore. magnificent decorations, balconies and stairs. have a cup of very decent coffee right on the scene! fascinating! modern antique
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