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- Berk KapiciogluJuly 30, 2015Regarded as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world. It's been converted from a theater. It has a cute cafe inside the converted stage that meets all your caffeine needs.
- D !December 27, 2015This majestic converted 1920s movie palace uses theatre boxes for reading rooms and draws thousands of tourists every year. Librería El Ateneo Grand Splendid is one of the best of the world.Upvoted 2 days ago
- Costas LazaridesNovember 24, 2012An amazing theatre turned into a bookshop that bears the name of my birth city. Been around as a bookstore for exactly 100 years. A home away from home.Upvoted Feb 17
- Nuk ChoNovember 28, 2014When theatre has been converted to bookstore, the result is impressive. There are plenty books but most of them are in Spanish. Postcards and photobooks of Argentina may interest you. Also, coffee!
- Gabriel AlboJanuary 20, 2014Beautiful place to visit, not necessarily to buy books - haven't found many of my interest (design, history, software) and the few I've found were relatively expensive.
- KaitlinAugust 10, 2023Deserves its spot on the many “most beautiful bookstore” lists it appears on. If you’re in BA and you love books, you’ve got to go.
- CmrSeptember 12, 2016The world's 2nd best bookstore...the stage is converted into a reading area and cafe where you can feel the ambiance while you drink your coffee
- Luke EngelbyMarch 19, 2017An architectural gem, but the book selection and the staff have room for improvement. Very touristy and yet lacking books in foreign languages. It's worth a stop for pictures and has a nice cafe.
- Johannes DriessenAugust 29, 2015Stunning atmosphere in this beautiful bookshop. Stop by for a café con leche with a slice of chocotorte 2.0; a dulce de leche-filled treat
- Road UnraveledDecember 4, 2017Beautiful historic theater converted to a bookstore. Go to the top level for a panoramic photo!
- naveenJanuary 3, 2013at first, it looks like any other big bookstore, until that moment when you walk into the rotunda and look up at the ceiling. books are a performance, after all, and this is where they give them.
- Antonella VitaliMarch 29, 2018amazing atmosphere, big and well organised place, beautiful jazz music, a cafeteria, and books everywhere, this is definitely my happy place
- Lidia VásquezSeptember 9, 2014The place is beautiful and elegant. It is a must in your place to go list for bookworms, like myself.
- Violeta DeyapaFebruary 14, 2012One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, it used to be a theater. Take your time, grab a few books and enjoy the quietness on one of the comfortable chairs.
- Y.Arman BarlasMarch 27, 2017Also, A massive and wonderful bookshop in an old theatre. Lovely theatre turned bookstore. I love it.
- Emanuel RauchleSeptember 30, 2016Not just a bookstore, a theatrical experience in a magical place. Great atmosphere for reading and spend some quality quiet time.
- Zoë PenmanFebruary 3, 2016Amazing bookstore... Such a good idea to house it inside an old theatre. Must do in buenos aires!
- Brett ElliottJune 25, 2018Surely the most beautiful bookstore in the world! Has good WiFi and reasonable prices.
- Mariel Alejandra DagnaApril 12, 2015Beautifully is too a short word to describe it!!! One of the most outstanding places in my town. Imposible to miss it !!!!
- Amazing book store in an old theatre. The Cafe is where the stage once was and there are sitting areas in the balconies.
- Omar DiNittoApril 15, 2018It's fantastic. A truly architectural gem not be missed by anyone visiting Buenos Aires.
- George RodriguesNovember 20, 2016The coffee shop is right in the middle of the stage... Nice touch. Great selection of books.
- SuYeone JeonMarch 23, 2019It was definitely a beautiful bookstore, but not as breathtaking as others describe (possibly because there are too many people).
- Diana MirakyanJanuary 28, 2014Such a beautiful building! Is considered to be the 2nd most beautiful book store in the world and it's really amazing
- Samantha CepicanMay 4, 2010This bookstore used to be a classical theatre. They kept the interior structure (only gutting the seating for the bookshelves). The stage is now a cafe and the box seating is in tact for reading! Read more
- Claudia FilthMarch 19, 2016One of the most beautiful places in Buenos Aires and it's just a bookstore!
- Mr SpockMarch 26, 2018You can’t miss the grandest book store in todo el mundo. Take an hour and lose yourself.
- Nydia JMay 24, 2019What a wonderfull place...now I know why this place is one of the most beutiful libraries in the World!!!!!
- Ami G.February 14, 2012Nice, huge library, built in a former theater. Foreign or not, if you like books, you must visit El Ateneo.
- de Dios EditoresOctober 17, 2011An old cinema was reformed into the biggest bookshop in South America. There is a café where the scenario used to be, and small lecture rooms on the boxes.
- JoniApril 8, 2011Most beautiful bookstore I've seen! And a good place to get to know smart girls. Free wifi (impresso) too.
- Justin KalifowitzDecember 30, 2012A bookstore in a former theatre. So beautiful I might buy a book in Spanish (I don't speak Spanish).
- Hay HuynhDecember 6, 2010Stunningly beautiful.. The grandness of this site makes you want to read books in an artsy way... Just stand still below The middle of The dome and embrace knowledge ;-)
- Jaqueline Ariane SantosJanuary 6, 2016Good book store! Extraordinarily! Beautiful place to meet in BAs!!!