Ateneo Collection

El Ateneo Grand Splendid
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Library, Madrid Ateneo, or Athenaeum, in late 19th century
6116546 Library, Madrid Ateneo, or Athenaeum, in late 19th century; (add.info.: Library of the Madrid Ateneo, or Athenaeum, in the late 19th century.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Interior of the Ateneo Grand Splendid Bookstore (former Teatro Gran Splendid), Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The dome ceiling was painted with frescoes by Italian artist Nazareno Orlandi in 1919

Interior of the Ateneo Grand Splendid Library (former Teatro Gran Splendid), Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The dome ceiling was painted with frescoes by Italian artist Nazareno Orlandi in 1919

Atlas sculptures on a balcony of the Ateneo Grand Splendid Library's exterior facade, Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Canalejas and Jose Mendez (1854-1912), Spanish politician

Ramon Menendez Pidal (1869-1968), Spanish scholar

Jose Canalejas (1854-1912), politician and president of the Spanish government

Ramon Menendez Pidal (1869-1968), Spanish philologist and historian

Juan Valera (1824-1905), Spanish novelist and diplomat

Silvela Francisco (1845-1905), Spanish politician

Library of the Madrid Ateneo, or Athenaeum, Spain, in the late 19th century; Artwork

Argentina, Buenos Aires, Santa Fe Avenue, Interior view of El Ateneo Grand Splendid Bookshop

The Athen?um of Madrid. (Ateneo de Madrid). Spain. Colored
The Athen?um of Madrid. Private cultural institution founded in 1835. Its full name is Scientific, Literary and Artistic Athen?um of Madrid (Ateneo Cient?=?fico, Literario y Art?=?stico de Madrid)

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Ateneo, a cultural gem in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a place where history and literature intertwine. Located on Santa Fe Avenue, it houses the magnificent Ateneo Grand Splendid Bookstore and Library. Stepping inside this former Teatro Gran Splendid, one is immediately captivated by its grandeur. The interior of the Ateneo Grand Splendid Bookstore takes your breath away. The dome ceiling adorned with frescoes painted by Italian artist Nazareno Orlandi in 1919 transports you to another era. As you wander through the aisles filled with books from various genres and languages, you can't help but feel a sense of awe. The library within the Ateneo Grand Splendid is equally enchanting. The same dome ceiling painted by Orlandi serves as a backdrop for countless shelves holding literary treasures. Here, scholars and book lovers alike find solace among the pages of knowledge that surround them. Even before entering this literary haven, one cannot miss the Atlas sculptures adorning the balcony of its exterior facade. These statues stand tall as silent guardians of wisdom and enlightenment. Ateneo's significance goes beyond Argentina's borders; it has connections to Spain as well. Figures like Canalejas and Mendez have left their mark on both countries' histories through their political contributions. Menendez Pidal's work as a philologist and historian has shaped our understanding of language and culture. Notable Spanish novelist Juan Valera also finds his place among these influential figures associated with Ateneo. His words continue to resonate with readers around the world today. Silvela Francisco stands alongside these luminaries as another Spanish politician whose impact reverberates through time. Beyond Buenos Aires lies Madrid's own Athen?um - Ateneo de Madrid - showcasing Spain's rich intellectual heritage colored by centuries of artistic expression.