Recoleta

El Ateneo,un teatro (Grand Splendid) reconvertido, está considerada la segunda librería más bonita del mundo. El escenario es ahora una cafetería.

Dusk falls as Santiago lights up.

The massive urban expanse of Santiago fills the basin between mountains.

SANTIAGO DE CHILE

BUENOS AIRES

This c. 1919 theater is now a major bookstore, but has retained the major elements of the theater and the vibe.

The Floralis Genérica is a big sculpture in Buenes Aires in the shape of a giant metal flower which petals open and close depending on the time of...

At sunset the sculpture's giant petals slowly close, opening again the next morning to start a new day.

Floralis Genérica stands in its own pool, reflecting the colors of the city.

Former theater turned cinema turned bookstore in Recoleta.

From the balconies of the bookstore to the former stage.

Recoleta, Santiago

Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Recoleta!
Most notably Enrica Fabriani.