El Ateneo Grand Splendid
Repeatedly named the world's most beautiful bookshop — a grand 1919 theatre now full of books.
Don't miss at El Ateneo Grand Splendid
- ◆ A bookshop in a 1919 theatre
- ◆ Frescoed ceiling
- ◆ Stage-turned-café
Insider tip
Have a coffee on the former stage beneath the painted dome.
El Ateneo Grand Splendid — visitor questions
What is El Ateneo Grand Splendid known for?
Repeatedly named the world's most beautiful bookshop — a grand 1919 theatre now full of books. Highlights include: A bookshop in a 1919 theatre; Frescoed ceiling; Stage-turned-café.
Where is El Ateneo Grand Splendid?
El Ateneo Grand Splendid is in Recoleta, Buenos Aires — Av. Santa Fe 1860, Recoleta, Buenos Aires. More info: https://www.yenny-elateneo.com
Any tips for visiting El Ateneo Grand Splendid?
Have a coffee on the former stage beneath the painted dome.
Can Chauffyr take me to El Ateneo Grand Splendid?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to El Ateneo Grand Splendid and between every stop on your Buenos Aires itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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