El Ataneo

This is the outside of El Ataneo bookstore on Santa Fe. El Ataneo is a grand old opera theater that was converted into a bookstore. It is quite a sight to behold. I never noticed the outside of the building because usually I walk on the same side of the street. From across the street I could see that the outside of the building is quite spectatular as well. Grand splendid certainly does describe it. If you click on the picture it will enlarge and you'll be able to see some of the sculptural details on the building.