The magnificent Teatro Gran Splendid in Argentina is actually a bookstore—visit the world’s second most beautiful bookstore, El Ateneo Grand Splendid

▲ The world’s second most beautiful bookstore—El Ateneo Grand Splendid. (Photo /Yumi's travel escapes)Authorized for use, the same below)

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Bookstores around the world have their own unique features. Travel bloggerYumi's travel escapesis a backpacker who has traveled to more than 150 cities. Recently, she introduced El Ateneo Grand Splendid, named one of the world’s second most beautiful bookstores, in the travel community“Travel Is So Much Fun!”El Ateneo Grand Splendid is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was selected by The Guardian as the second most beautiful bookstore in the world. Originally built as the Teatro Gran Splendid theater in 1919, it has a history of nearly 100 years. According to

Hudong Baike(Interactive Encyclopedia), the bookstore spans three floors with a total business area of over 2,000 square meters, making it the largest in South America.It is noted that the bookstore has three floors with a total business area of over 2,000 square meters, claiming to be the largest in South America.

After the theater ceased operations, the ILHSA Group, which owns El Ateneo, signed a 10-year lease with the theater in 2000 and hired renowned architect Fernando Manzone to redesign the space. The design retained the original architectural style of the theater, with the former seats converted into bookshelves.

▲ The world’s second most beautiful bookstore—El Ateneo Grand Splendid.

Netizens mentioned that you can visit El Ateneo without paying an extra entrance fee. However, since the brand has expanded into a chain, many visitors often get confused—the bookstore rated by The Guardian as the world’s second most beautiful is the one located on Av. Santa Fe. Visitors, don’t go to the wrong place. There’s also a café inside where you can enjoy coffee while reading.

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