Book Lovers’ Paradise (9 pics)

Posted in PICTURES       19 Jul 2016       3968

If you are in Buenos Aires, you might want to drop by in Barrio Norte. This is where one of the most stunning bookstores in the world, the El Ateneo Grand Splendid, can be found. The bookstore is built within the almost century-old Grand Splendid Theatre, which opened in 1919. Since then the place has undergone a few transformations. At some point, it was converted into a movie theater, and in 2000, it was converted into the El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore. In 2008, El Ateneo Grand Splendid was named the second most beautiful bookstores in the world by The Guardian.
 

Book Lovers’ Paradise
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Taking a Nap in Buenos Aires (9 pics)

Posted in PICTURES       9 Jul 2010       5615

People in Argentina are introduced to the art of the nap. There is a special siesta zone called Siestario in Buenos Aires where stressed workers can take a 20-minute nap and catch up on relaxation. Siestario employees find music, aroma and colors to every client to help them relax.

 

Taking a Nap in Buenos Aires (9 pics)

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The Dakar Rally in South America (37 pics)

Posted in PICTURES       13 Jan 2010       6401
The Dakar is an annual rally raid type of off-road automobile race. Most events since the inception in 1978 were from Paris, France to Dakar, Senegal, but due to security threats in Mauritania, the 2009 Dakar Rally was run in South America (Argentina and Chile), the first time the race took place outside of Europe and Africa. It returned to South America this year too. The race will finish in Buenos Aires. The participants will have to run for 9,000 kilometers.
Very exciting and spectacular race!


The Dakar Rally in South America (37 pics)
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Children in Prison (14 pics)

Posted in PICTURES       8 May 2009       19840
The Reuters reporter Carolina Camps attended women's prison № 33 in Los Hornos, 60 km from Buenos Aires.
The story in pictures is after the jump.


Children in Prison (14 pics)
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