Wiens legendäre Kinos
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Rich in history, full of stories and brimming with cult appeal – Vienna's arthouse cinemas. A famous film destination, Vienna also has a cinema scene that is original and endearing, just like the city itself. What few people are aware of: it is also right up there internationally when it comes to quality and variety. We took a seat and let the magic happen.World-Class Cinema1 /of 44 picturesA place that film buffs dream about, Vienna's last great single-screen cinema is no stranger to grand premieres. In 1960, the Gartenbaukino (founded in 1919) reopened as part of the redevelopment of the Gartenbaugründe, a plot of prime real estate on Vienna's showpiece Ringstrasse boulevard. Back then, Kirk Douglas was the guest of honor for the premiere which brought Spartacus to the capital's first 70mm screen. Numerous high-profile figures from the world of film followed over the years, including Martin Scorsese, Bruce Willis and Tom Cruise. In 2021, the Gartenbaukino – the main venue of the Vien...