The Grand Splendid was theater and film diffuser point in the golden age, until the habits of the audience were turning to other routes, such as malls and multiplexes. 10 years ago, the Grand Splendid, in affluent 1800, Santa Fe Avenue closed its doors to the seventh art and architecture and mystical appeared headed to oblivion.
However, the building was acquired by the Group Ilhsa, who decided to restore the building, preserving its appearance and make it a stronghold to keep the cultural. Thus was born the December 4, 2000, El Ateneo Grand Splendid, the largest bookstore in South America, and the second most beautiful in the world, as quoted in 2008 the prestigious British newspaper The Guardian.


