The Cinemas of London

London, England is one of the cultural centres of Europe and is filled with excitement, enchantment and a profound history not many countries can measure up to. Luckily, if you're in London and interested in visiting a cinema, you have a extraordinary amount to chose from. If you recently booked a holiday apartment online, for example, you can situate yourself in the city to be close to as many cinemas as possible. Cinemas, after all, boast artistic theatre as well as mainstream movies. You can easily watch a obscure documentary on a native people as well as watch the newest Hollywood release within the same theatre at times.

Either way, the cinemas of London are absolutely gorgeous and require acute attention to detail to truly experience the theatres for what they are.

Chelsea Cinema

This theatre is an art deco classic and in the beginning was the Gaumont Palace, constructed in 1934. The general atmosphere is artsy without the pretense and it regularly plays independent and art-house film. It's located on the wildly popular King's Road and is highly recommended for those with a bit of sophistication in their travels.

Rio Cinema

The Rio Cinema was created in 1905 when the "electric picture" phenomenon really took off. Once an auctioneers' workshop, this theatre was converted into a 175-seat cinema and was originally named the Kingland Empire. In 1937 it underwent an expansion and décor alteration, resulting in Art Deco architecture and motif. This theatre houses a grand auditorium and has a vast selection of films. Kurdish and Turkish films are regularly played as a anecdote to other Hollywood blockbuster. If you're searching for a well-rounded, historical theatre, the Rio Cinema is definitely the place to go!   

Apollo West End

If you're looking for a theatre that has indie credibility, this is the theatre for you! Opened in 1926, the Apollo West End takes comfort very seriously. It has an in-house bar and rather large, plush reclining armchairs to lounge in during the film. Because of its avant-garde approach to theatre, many film festivals are held here annually. Its wild popularity brings in both independent and mainstream films to offer patrons a taste of both cinematic worlds. If you're looking to relax and experience a movie like you would at home on the couch, this is an excellent choice of venue.

The cinemas of London are not only exquisite, but they hold great historical relevance. Each structure has at least fifty years of history built into the walls, but, more importantly, each theatre takes the film experience seriously. If you are a traveler of the world who has a taste for film, London should definitely be on your list of places to visit!

Cinema London!

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