10 Incredible Movie Theaters That Will Surprise Even the Pickiest Movie Fan

Of the huge number of places where you can relax in your free time, people often traditionally choose cinemas. Some are attracted by a photo of their favorite actor or the name of a famous director on a poster, others go to the cinema to have a pleasant evening. But in some cinemas, visitors come from all over the world to see the cinema itself. We have prepared a review of 10 unique cinemas that are worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.

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Cine Thisio outdoor cinema in Athens, Greece

1. Open-air cinemas have long been very popular in Athens, but the Greeks are especially proud of the stunning Cine Thisio cinema. In addition to watching new blockbusters, its visitors have a great opportunity to admire magnificent views of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. This venue, opened in 1935, is the oldest open-air cinema in Athens. As a rule, it receives visitors from April to October.

Alamo Drafthouse cinema chain in Texas, USA

2. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Austin

The first cinema of the Alamo Drafthouse chain, which is very popular among US residents, was built in Austin. What makes this seemingly simple building so unusual? First of all, these are the rules for visiting the cinema, which give this place its own zest: watching a movie is prohibited for children under six years old, it is forbidden to talk loudly in the hall and, which is very important today, use mobile devices. The advantage of this cinema compared to most others is the lack of advertising and the ability to order food and drinks while watching a movie.

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Raj Mandir Cinema in Jaipur, India

4. At the Raj Mandir cinema, viewers get the opportunity to feel the spirit of India and come close to understanding Bollywood cinema. Many visitors may be surprised and somewhat alarmed by the national anthem of India, which is played before each session. In addition, the art deco facade of the building, which is a wave-like structure painted in pink tones, is also very unusual. All this together gives the building a unique local flavor. In addition, this cinema, built in 1976, is a symbol of the city of Jaipur.

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Cinema Kino International in Berlin, Germany

6. The architecture of the Berlin cinema dates back to the socialist period. Today, it hosts various art house events - film festivals, premieres and theatrical performances. The cinema is located on Karl Marx Street and has the status of a World Heritage Site, which means that the facade and interior solutions must have their original appearance, without being reconstructed.

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4DX Cinema in Seoul, South Korea

8. A South Korean cinema bills itself as the world's first 4D cinema complex. This format includes a 3D effect, chair vibration, wind, water and even smell effects. The interior of the cinema hall is also a non-standard solution. Here, every viewer can feel like the main character of the film.

Uplink X cinema in Tokyo, Japan

9. The Uplink X cinema, designed for 40 people, is the smallest in Japan. It is located in the Uplink Co. mixed-use complex. The main distinguishing feature of this place is the chairs moving around the hall. Their location affects the browsing experience. This unusual interactive viewing format is becoming more and more popular in the world.

Prasads cinema in Hyderabad, India

10. At first glance, the Prasads building in India is just another example of a cinema located in an entertainment complex. However, this cinema cannot be called ordinary, because it houses the world's largest IMAX 3D screen, the dimensions of which are 22 × 28 m. record for India.

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Cinema-restaurant Cine de Chef in Seoul, South Korea

12. The main concept of the Korean cinema is to combine the functions of a cinema hall and a restaurant. Of course, in many cinemas, visitors can have a bite to eat somewhere near the hall, but here such an opportunity is present inside the cinema itself. And the dishes of Italian and French cuisine prepared by a real chef can hardly be considered a snack. Here, in addition to the restaurant, there is also its own bar, the services of which can be used without leaving the screen.

Castro Theater in San Francisco, USA

13. The term "movie palace" was coined during the era of elaborately decorated movie theaters, actively opening in the United States in the first half of the 20th century. Built in 1922 in San Francisco, the palace is one of the last cinemas of that period that has survived unchanged to this day. The facade in the style of a Mexican cathedral still impresses with its beauty tourists who find themselves on the California coast. Against the backdrop of the widespread use of modern technologies and materials, this cinema gives the viewer a unique opportunity to plunge back into the classical era right while watching a movie.

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Rooftop Cinema in Melbourne, Australia

15. Located on the roof of a skyscraper in the largest Australian city of Melbourne, an open-air cinema leaves a very ambiguous impression. On the one hand, every day hundreds of people pay a lot of money to watch a movie in such an unusual place, and on the other hand, because of the stunning panorama and views from here, they lose interest in watching movies directly. One way or another, this cinema allows the viewer to experience an unforgettable experience.