La Geode, France
Built on the territory of the Parisian Park La Villette, La Geode can boast of one of the most unique structures. This is a mirror-finished geodesic dome that is equivalent in height to a 12-story building. Visitors also appreciate its interior design. The cinema has the largest hemispherical screens in the world showing large-format movies. What is more, the screens cover almost the entire room. The movie being shown goes far beyond the vision of the viewer. It also provides a unique experience. Another special feature of the movie theater is that seats are tilted 27 degrees horizontally.
Hot Tube, UK
Every year the number of open-air cinemas worldwide is growing. They are particularly popular in hot countries. However, the UK also keeps up with the trend. Moreover, the most unusual open-air cinema in the world operates there. Located on the roof of one of the London buildings, a cinema space - Hot Tube - has been working for several years. Visitors are watching movies while lying in a warm bath. Such an unusual form of leisure is very popular among young people. This cinema hall is never empty.
Sotto le Stelle del Cinema, Italy
This is another open-air cinema which is widely popular among moviegoers. It is situated on Piazza Maggiore, the central and largest square of Bologna. This outdoor cinema projects movies every summer. Admission is free. Around several hundred viewers come to watch movies every day. Usually, people are offered to watch classic American silent movies or Italian neorealism. Oftentimes, so many people come there that there are not enough places for everyone. Some visitors are sitting on the ground. Sotto le Stelle del Cinema is considered to be the largest open-air cinema in Europe.
Royal Theater Tuschinski, Netherlands
Usually, cinemas have a fairly modest interior design but not this one. The interior of the Royal Theater Tushinsky, which is located in Amsterdam, is of unprecedented luxury. It can easily compete with the decorations of royal palaces. The walls and the domed ceiling are adorned with paintings, exquisite handmade carpets are on the floors, and antique armchairs are placed for the audience. Art connoisseurs will definitely be awestruck by the original facade of the 100-year-old building, combining several architectural styles. British magazine Time Out called this building the most beautiful cinema theater in the world.
Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, Canada
Earlier, this unique 2-level theater in Toronto played host to most of the famous vaudeville acts. Over time, it was completely reconstructed and became one of Canada's finest movie theaters. Fortunately, its former lavish design has not been changed: wall paintings, stucco molding on the balconies, as well as many other amazing decorations. Visitors are stunned by the lush hall, which is located on the upper level and is called the Winter Garden. Its walls are embellished with flower garlands and the ceiling is decorated with dried beech leaves hanging down. All this creates a magical atmosphere.
Sci-Fi Dine-In, US
The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant is a theme restaurant at Disney's Hollywood Studios, located in Bay Lake. It resembles a classic drive-in cinema where viewers watch a movie in their car. However, in this case, visitors are sitting in a car-shaped booth while watching retro movie clips. Walt Disney designed the booths to resemble convertibles. Interestingly, the entire interior of the cinema is themed as a 50s-era drive-in movie theater. This is why only classic sci-fi movies are played on the screen.
Lumiere Hall, Russia
Many visitors agree that Lumiere Hall is not just a cinema theater but an art space. In the multimedia hall, there are 20 panoramic screens, which makes the viewing experience more vivid. It helps moviegoers better feel the atmosphere of the film and literally immerse themselves in it. However, Lumiere Hall also hosts various exhibitions. One of the most high-profile projects within its walls was the "Revived Canvases" exhibition.
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