Regarded 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.

An 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.

This 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.

This store boasts a palace-meets-library vibe thanks to the ritzy, Italian-style theater that it originally was. There are now thousands of rows of book spines throughout two floors. Read more

at 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.

When 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 !

The 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

Beautiful 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 .

An 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 .

Amazing bookstore ... Such a good idea to house it inside an old theatre . Must do in buenos aires!

amazing atmosphere, big and well organised place, beautiful jazz music , a cafeteria , and books everywhere, this is definitely my happy place

Beautiful historic theater converted to a bookstore . Go to the top level for a panoramic photo!

Not just a bookstore , a theatrical experience in a magical place. Great atmosphere for reading and spend some quality quiet time.

Deserves 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.

One 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 .

Stunning 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

The place is beautiful and elegant. It is a must in your place to go list for bookworms, like myself.

Also, A massive and wonderful bookshop in an old theatre . Lovely theatre turned bookstore . I love it.

You can’t miss the grandest book store in todo el mundo. Take an hour and lose yourself.

Beautifully is too a short word to describe it!!! One of the most outstanding places in my town . Imposible to miss it !!!!

Such a beautiful building! Is considered to be the 2nd most beautiful book store in the world and it's really amazing

This is one of the best known bookshops in Buenos Aires / Argentina.

Surely the most beautiful bookstore in the world! Has good WiFi and reasonable prices.

One of the most beautiful places in Buenos Aires and it's just a bookstore !

It's fantastic. A truly architectural gem not be missed by anyone visiting Buenos Aires.

What a wonderfull place...now I know why this place is one of the most beutiful libraries in the World!!!!!

Amazing book store in an old theatre . The Cafe is where the stage once was and there are sitting areas in the balconies .

It was definitely a beautiful bookstore , but not as breathtaking as others describe (possibly because there are too many people).

Stunningly 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 ;-)

The coolest bookstore in the world!

The coffee shop is right in the middle of the stage ... Nice touch. Great selection of books .

Amazing bookstore converted from an old theatre ! So cool!

A bookstore in a former theatre . So beautiful I might buy a book in Spanish (I don't speak Spanish).

Good poetry session. Good french and italian movie collection.

Most beautiful bookstore in the world.

Pretty splendid bookshop . Nice to sit in the cafeteria on stage too.

Nice, huge library , built in a former theater . Foreign or not, if you like books , you must visit El Ateneo.

Beautiful to behold, great books and a sweet cafe .

This 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

Most beautiful bookstore I've seen! And a good place to get to know smart girls. Free wifi (impresso) too.

Have coffee "on stage " in the cafe all the way in the back.

Beautiful place to visit.

It’s simply a must... amazing bookstore .

great space old opera house but book selection is just ok.

Good book store ! Extraordinarily! Beautiful place to meet in BAs!!!

Simply spectacular!

Beautiful ambient with tons of books .

Considered one of the top 100 bookstores to visit in the world before you die!

No reason you shouldn't stop here, if's beautiful, cozy and picturesque

Cafe WIFI is strong - good place for meetings