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Limassol, Cyprus
Marios Tokas Municipal Garden Theater
In 2017, this open air theaters was renamed for famed Cypriot music composer, Marios Tokas.
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Ljubljana, Slovenia
The Slovenian Philharmonic Building
Built in 1891, this building housed Slovenia's first philharmonic orchestra.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scotsman Hotel
This Georgian-style theatre sits at the base of what once was the news hub of Scotland---and carrier pigeons.
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Dublin, Ireland
The Gaiety Theatre
As Ireland's longest-established public theater, The Gaiety Theatre in Dublin remains a place to experience Irish culture and lighthearted comedies.
Petropolis, Brazil
Palacio Quitandinha
This Brazilian hotel's interiors were built during the golden age of American cinema and designed by influential interior and set designer Dorothy Draper.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Centro Cultural Kirchner
Modeled after New York's City Hall Post Office, Centro Cultural Kirchner is one of the largest cultural centers in the world and a prime example of French second empire architecture.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Abay State Opera and Ballet Theater
Built to house the new and burgeoning opera scene in Kazakhstan, this theater was founded and directed by the father of Kazakh opera, Evegeny Brusilovsky.
Paris, France
Théâtre Montparnasse
Birthplace of the theatrical adaptation of Madame Bovary, this Parisian landmark has one thing in common with the Statue of Liberty: architect Charles Peignet.
Cartagena, Colombia
Teatro Pedro De Heredia
This theater in Cartagena opened on November 11, 1911, commemorating the centennial of the Independence of Cartagena.
Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Fargo Theatre
This Art Deco icon of downtown Fargo, North Dakota opened in 1926.
Berlin, Germany
Neues Off Cinema
Don't judge a book by its cover, or in this case, a building by its facade. This graffiti-tagged theater houses a classic 193-seat screening room and a 50's-style foyer.
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Berlin, Germany
Babylon
The Babylon cinema in the Mitte neighborhood of Berlin was awarded the "German Award for Monument Protection" after its reconstruction in 2002.
Los Angeles, California, United States
United Artists Theater
This 13-story, LA-based theater built to showcase films from the United Artists studio also once held the largest private collection of Bibles.
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Nazare, Portugal
Teatro Chaby Pinheiro
This 20th century Portuguese theatre was named after Portugal's most famous stage actor.
Milan, Italy
Teatro Gerolamo
Originally a marionette theatre, this Milanese performing arts venue was reopened in 2017 following a restoration that renewed its 19th century glory.
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Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Paramount Theater
This historic theater in New Jersey was designed by the same architects that designed New York's Grand Central Station.
New York, New York, United States
Joyce Theater
Joyce honors the patronage of New Yorkers, as well as their appreciation of art with a twist.
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Offida, Italy
Teatro Serpente Aureo
This Italian Baroque-style theater dubbed "La Bomboniera" by artists sits below the town-hall in Offida, Italy.
Milan, Italy
Teatro Franco Parenti
This venue for experimental and independent theater works has premiered performances that have come to define the country's cultural history.
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Mudgee, Australia
Regent Theatre
A non-profit organization is stepping forward to save this Australian Art Deco theatre, closed since 2006, from being converted into an apartment complex.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin State Opera
The world's oldest state opera was established in Berlin, Germany in 1742 and continues to operate to this day.
Tokyo, Japan
Kabuki-za Theatre
This theatre, evoking Baroque-Japanese revivalist style and pre-Edo period design, is devoted to the art of Kabuki, staging performances that can last an entire day.
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Barcelona, Spain
Palau de la Musica Catalana
This ornate concert hall is the only one in Europe that is lit entirely by natural light during the day.
Rimini, Italy
Cinema Fulgor
The screens in this cinema aren't numbered. Instead, they're named after planets.
West Bromwich, United Kingdom
Town Hall
The Hall's Grand Organ is one of twelve organs built specifically for town halls in England.
Naples, Italy
Teatro di San Carlo
Resiliency is a strong motif in this opera theater, which is recognized as the oldest continuously active venue for public opera in the world.
Cordoba, Spain
Teatro Góngora
Reopened in 2011, this theater continues to be one of the few examples of architectural rationalism and a cultural centerpiece of Córdoba, Spain.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Nordisk Film Biografer Palads
Denmark's largest and Copenhagen's oldest movie theater
Milan, Italy
Teatro alla Scala
Founded in 1778 and regarded as one of the leading opera and ballet theaters in the world
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Teatro Colón
This century-old Argentinian opera house is held in high regard as one of the best concert venues in the world, both acoustically and aesthetically.
Roseville, California, United States
Tower Theater
This historic theater is currently available to rent.
Catalonia, Spain
Dali Theatre and Museum
This site holds the personal art collection of Salvador Dali, and is also his final resting place.
Sibenik, Croatia
St. Michael’s Fortress
Operating as a military fort for centuries, this fortress is now a popular open-air theater and centerpiece in the Croatian city of Sibenik.
Brighton, United Kingdom
Brighton Dome
This concert venue has some skeletons in its closet. The Royal Pavilion Estate to which it belongs was found to be the burial site for a Quaker village.