Unique bookstore covering nearly 2000 square meters

Not only is this bookstore beautiful and unique, it also houses a huge number of books on a variety of topics. Sometimes people might mistake it for a 20th century library.

The interior of the El Ateneo Grand Splendid building has undergone several renovations to finally become a unique bookstore with an area of ​​nearly 2,000 square meters.

Built in Buenos Aires in 1919 as a performing arts theater, the interior of the El Ateneo Grand Splendid building has undergone several renovations to finally become a unique bookstore with an area of ​​nearly 2,000 square meters. Despite the change in function, the architectural features inside the building remain completely intact, unmistakably from its original 20th century appearance.

The interior of this bookstore is truly magnificent with meticulously and elaborately done ceiling decorations, as well as other details such as the ceiling lining, stair railings and walls.

The stage and the second-floor balcony, both intact, now function as a reading area, where customers can read about the contents of the store’s many books in front of thick velvet curtains. These features of the theater were almost lost when plans were made to demolish it in 2000. However, before those plans could be realized, the theater was leased to Grupo Ilhsa, who converted the space into a bookstore. Now, millions of people visit the bookstore each year, making it a truly lively place.

Despite the change in function, the architectural features inside the building remain completely intact, unmistakably from its 20th century original.

The stage and the audience balcony on the second floor have also been preserved intact, and are now used as a reading area. Despite the change in function, the architectural features inside the building remain completely intact, unmistakably from its original 20th century appearance.

Other details are elaborately designed.

The stage and audience balcony on the second floor are also preserved intact and are now used as a reading area.

The decorative motifs on the ceiling are done very meticulously and elaborately, along with other details such as the ceiling lining, stair handrails and walls.

The interior of this bookstore is truly magnificent with the ceiling decorations being done in a very meticulous and elaborate manner.

According to Labor