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El Ateneo Grand Splendid

A historic theater-turned-bookstore, renowned for its stunning interior and selection of books, often cited as one of the most beautiful bookshops.

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French architecture, Recoleta Cultural Centre, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, leafy parks, and tons of well-heeled porteños is what you’ll find in Buenos Aires’ Recoleta neighborhood. You’ll also find Ateneo Grand Splendid, which National Geographic called “the most beautiful bookshop in the world” with very good reason. This stunning bookstore is housed in a former theatre and a café now occupies the main stage. After your refreshments, head to the top balcony to admire the theater in all its glory.

thebeachbell 3 years ago

El Ateneo Grand Splendid Guides

  • World's Coolest Bookstores

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    For a rainy day hideaway and buying new reading material or simply a place to unwind after exploring a new city, discovering a new bookstore is like finding treasure. We love visiting unique book stores during our travels and have selected some of the coolest bookstores on the planet, known for their atmosphere, tasty treats, and impeccable selection of books to get lost in. Enjoy this list of the absolute coolest bookstores in the world, from book-themed hotels to historical landmarks.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid Articles

  • 13 Quaint Cafés in Buenos Aires

    “What a literate place, one thinks; what wealth, what good looks.” These words uttered by the great American travel writer, Paul Theroux, nicely explicate the unique café culture that can be found and feverishly enjoyed in Buenos Aires. Argentina’s capital is famously handsome and littered with countless cool cafes to curl up with a book, […]

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