Aussie cinema among those named the most beautiful in the world
Astor Theatre, St Kilda
As the film awards season curtains draw to a close for another year, Time Out has ensured cinefiles still have something to get excited about, crowning its list of the 50 most beautiful cinemas in the world.
This year four Aussie art houses rubbed shoulders with romantic European cinemas and historic Manhattan theatres home to Broadway stars.
The Sun Theatre in Melbourne's Yarraville snagged the 41st spot, while Sydney has two of its own within the ranks.
But one Aussie cinema had a starring role on the list, coming in at number seven.
Click through to see which cinemas made the top 10.
10. Le Champo, Paris
Nestled in the trendy streets of Paris' Latin Quarter, Le Champo was once a favourite of historic figures of French cinema.
The arthouse cinema's selection of films extends from black-and-white classics to modern flicks.
9. Cine Doré Filmoteca Española, Madrid
Despite being hit by a shell during Spain's civil War, Cine Doré's art nouveau facade transports visitors back to its 1920s roots.
Showcasing archival pieces from the Spanish Film Library, the cinema overcame a 26-year hiatus to become a symbol of artistic and cultural resistance.
8. Puskin Art Cinema, Budapest
Bursting with cinematic charm, Puskin Art Cinema's original marble pillars and classic velvet red seats put its rich cultural heritage on full display.
In 1929, the cinema screened Hungary's first talking film The Singing Fool in 1929, and today it remains a hub for arthouse and indie cinema.
7. The Astor Theatre, Melbourne
One of Australia's oldest cinemas, Melbourne's Astor Theatre has been entertaining visitors for almost 90 years.
Now, the heritage-listed St Kilda stalwart has been recognised as the seventh most beautiful cinema in the world.
Today, a man in his 90s owns the theatre, while Palace Cinemas run the show.
6. Cinema Dei Piccoli, Rome
Housed in Rome's Villa Borghese, Cinema Dei Piccoli is a quaint paradise for cinefiles.
The smallest cinema on the list, Cinema Dei Piccoli houses just one screen and 63 seats, making for an intimate screening experience.
5. Electric Cinema, London
Located in the middle of London's famous Portobello Road Market, Electric Cinema is a go-to for film lovers.
One of Britain's oldest cinemas, Electric opened in 1910, 18 years before sound films, or 'talkies' became popular.
Time Out gave the cinema extra kudos for its comfortable seating and daybeds.
4. Cineteca Madrid, Madrid
Housed in a former cattle market dating back to the 1910s, Madrid's Cineteca holds three screening rooms and several multipurpose spaces.
The only Spanish cinema dedicated to documentary film was opened in 2011 and is the headquarters of the Documenta Madrid film festival.
3. Village East Cinema, New York
The cast-stone facade and Moorish architecture of this five-screen cinema in Manhattan's famed East Village neighbourhood earned it the third spot on the most beautiful cinemas in the world.
Part of the former Yiddish Theatre District, the theatre has also been known to host off-Broadway shows and burlesque performances.
2. Pathé Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski, Amsterdam
Refurbished in 2019, Amsterdam's Pathé Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski retains many of its original 1921 details, including a grand organ and historic wall paintings.
Now run by French film company Pathé, the cinema house kept the name of its founder Abraham Tuschinski, a dutch businessman and Holocaust victim.
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