Libreria El Ateneo Grand Splendid, or simply the Grand Splendid, this theatre turned cinema turned bookstore, will have you captivated from the moment you lay your eyes on the façade of the building. Retaining the grandeur of the theatre, it comes as no surprise that the Guardian deemed the bookstore the second best in the world.

Bibliophiles, your senses will tingle the moment you step inside - even the most fanatical amongst you will stop to gaze at the breathtaking dome, with its allegorical painted frescoes. When you can’t resist the pull of the books sitting in the towering shelves any longer, grab one and speed off to one of the reading nooks right where the theatre’s original box seats used to be. Whenever you need an eye break, the ornate decorations and simple magnificence of this space will certainly have your attention for a while. When your stomach starts to rumble, delve into the world beyond the crimson stage curtains to enjoy a steaming cup of coffee on the very stage where Argentinean starts once performed. A day (or two) at this luxurious bookstore will definitely be a treat!