After an exhaustive and careful restoration of this beautiful 1919 theater, the biggest bookstore in Latin America opened in what used to be the old Grand Splendid cinema. Without altering the old structure—twinned with the Opera de Paris theatre—it still has its original features and magnificent friezes, like the one on the spectacular dome. There is now a cafeteria in place of the stage, where you can read books taken from the bookshelves. There are also reading places on the corners of the main floor and in the old balconies on the first floor, furnished with tables and comfortable armchairs, computers for searching or online purchasing and an area dedicated to children, 'El Ateneo Junior', with interactive games and storytelling. There is also a small music stage, CDs and DVDs for sale, art exhibitions on the third floor and facilities for watching DVDs.
Surrounded by traditional artifact shops, Gabriel del Campo Anticuario, is one of the most visited shops for its antique collection. The store looks like a set of a period film, showcasing vintage statues, woodwork, chandeliers, period furniture and a lot more, that will effortlessly charm any art admirer. So when you are in the city, make Gabriel del Campo Anticuario one of your ten must visit places, you won’t regret it.
A city filled with book worms, where do locals go to browse through shelves of novels, history, poetry, and art books? Unlike the massive bookstores throughout the city, Libros del Pasaje offers a more cozy, boutique feel where intellectuals spend hours perusing the vast collections and lounging on comfortable chairs. Even for those who struggle reading books in Spanish, Libros del Pasaje has a small selection of English books as well. Bring your laptop and take advantage of the free WiFi, sitting for hours in the covered patio. Order a coffee and a sandwich and you'll never want to leave.
Shop from a wide range of products like kitchen toys, vintage suitcases, china tea sets, crystal glassware and lots more at the Gil Antiguedades, which has lasted for over 35 years. This antique store is owned by Hector Horacio and Maria Ines Gil. Here you will also find unique wedding and party dresses that are inspired from older antique ones. Shop for a piece of history from the eye catching Gil Antiguedades, in San Telmo.
This is a traditional fashion boutique selling leather, suede and fur garments. These products - of great quality and exclusive design- are noted for their elegance. The offering is varied, and it includes leather jackets in several colors; carpincho coats for men, impressive for their workmanship; handbags, travel bags and suitcases; belts, purses, briefcases and more. Each design guarantees a touch of sophistication, and style. Items come in many different colors and sizes. There is another branch of this fine boutique at the Galerías Pacífico mall.
Opened in 1988, decorated in an elegant and classical style, the Patio Bullrich Buenos Aires is located in the vicinity of embassies, theaters and prestigious hotels. Many luxury brands such as Christian Dior, Cacharel, and Christian Lacroix can be found here. It houses over 80 shops, a food hall with capacity for up to 800 people, 200 parking spaces and a leisure center that includes six-screen cinema. This mall was built, in the refurbished building of the former "cattle market." Among the remaining original features are the great clock, in the center of the main hall and animal head sculptures tucked on the inner walls.
The Feria de Palermo is a great little open air market that happens in Plaza Palermo every Saturday and Sunday. Stands fill the streets of Costa Rica, Malabia, and Armenia, which also happen to surround this plaza. The stands include a variety of hand crafted goods, such as skirts, earrings, purses, toys, barbie clothes, small instruments and plenty of other interesting artisan items. You can even find useful things, such as plug adapters, for much cheaper than at a store. The market is open all year round, so make sure you pass by every so often to see what is new. - Rease Kirchner
After an exhaustive and careful restoration of this beautiful 1919 theater, the biggest bookstore in Latin America opened in what used to be the old Grand Splendid cinema. Without altering the old structure—twinned with the Opera de Paris theatre—it still has its original features and magnificent friezes, like the one on the spectacular dome. There is now a cafeteria in place of the stage, where you can read books taken from the bookshelves. There are also reading places on the corners of the main floor and in the old balconies on the first floor, furnished with tables and comfortable armchairs, computers for searching or online purchasing and an area dedicated to children, 'El Ateneo Junior', with interactive games and storytelling. There is also a small music stage, CDs and DVDs for sale, art exhibitions on the third floor and facilities for watching DVDs.
Black Jack video store may look small and common on the outside, but it's much more impressive than it seems. This store specializes in carrying the films that you cannot find anywhere else. The owner is incredibly friendly and employs a small group of youngsters who all know their movies quite well. You can stop in with just a vague idea of the type of movie you'd like to see and they will be ready with suggestions. They're also very good at finding movies for you if you can't quite remember the name. You can also have your movies delivered, free of charge, which is perfect for when you are sick and just want to watch movies all day.
Surrounded by traditional artifact shops, Gabriel del Campo Anticuario, is one of the most visited shops for its antique collection. The store looks like a set of a period film, showcasing vintage statues, woodwork, chandeliers, period furniture and a lot more, that will effortlessly charm any art admirer. So when you are in the city, make Gabriel del Campo Anticuario one of your ten must visit places, you won’t regret it.
A recognized label of men's suits, characterized by their quality and impeccable design. The high quality Italian fabrics with which the suits are made enable subtle movement and sophisticated freshness. With a harmonic style and masculine personality, their designs are ideal for those men who like to look elegant and feel comfortable at the same time. The shop also carries suits, trousers, jackets, shirts and ties of selected and original textures. Many branches of this fine label can be found all over the city. The branch on Florida carries men's and women's fashions.
Dietetica Palermo is a large dietary supply store on the corner of Charcas and Scalabrini Ortiz. This store carries a lot of organic food that you will have trouble finding in a normal grocery store. You'll also be able to purchase hard to find spices and baking supplies. This store sells dried fruit and nuts by the weight, so you can buy as much or as little as you want for a fair price. - Rease Kirchner