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The ornate El Ateneo Grand Splendid theatre dates to 1919. Originally a theatre it was converted to a cinema in 1929 and later to a bookshop in 2000. The opulent interior has maintained its frescoed ceiling, intricate carvings and red stage curtains. The stage is now the location of a coffee shop.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid is part of the Yenny–El Ateneo bookstore chain. El Ateneo Grand Splendid regularly makes an appearance on the "most beautiful bookshops in the world" lists, including The Guardian and National Geographic.

Voted the most beautiful bookshop in the world.