I would say that nearly any bookstore is wonderful, but my vote for the most beautiful bookstore goes to a bookstore in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Originally built as a theater in 1919, the
El Ateneo Grand Splendid offers book lovers a truly unique experience, complete with romantic murals and architecture.
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| Facing the door at El Ateneo |
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Available at the coffee shop at El Ateneo
(Note: coffee in Buenos is superlative!) |
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| Facing the stage at El Ateneo |
Imagine sitting in one of those box seats, snuggled up with a book -- Spanish or English, it really doesn't matter any more.
Eden Mabee's post on what to blog about when you have the blahs led me to
Bookshelf Porn, a site highlighting pictures of amazing libraries and bookstores -- which reminded me of one afternoon when we took time away from traveling through Argentina to visit this bookstore.
Thank you, Eden.
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