El Ateneo Grand Splendid is South America's largest bookstore, housed in a restored 1919 cinema-theater building featuring an original 20-meter dome with frescoes and ornate early 20th-century architecture. Visitors browse books, music, and films while experiencing the historic venue's grandeur, including the original stage with a bar, reading areas in former theater boxes, and a specialized immersive experience on the third floor.
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