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Culture
Available from 01/05/2026
Europe’s great cinemas are magical places where the glamour of cinema meets beautiful architecture: From the Grand Rex in Paris to Budapest’s Urania National Film Theatre, this series explores the mythic temples of the silver screen.
Grand Rex Paris
Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.
26 min
Magazine
Lichtburg, Essen
The Lichtburg Essen is a grand old cinema with a turbulent history.
Royal Theatre Tuschinski, Amsterdam
A magical palace in the centre of Amsterdam, the Royal Theatre Tuschinski is a unique building and Dutch institution.
Urania National Film Theatre, Budapest
Built in 1896 as a variety theatre, the Uránia National Film Theatre remains an architectural landmark of Budapest to this day.