IMAX Port Vell Cine, IMAX theater in Gothic Quarter, Barcelona, Spain.
Description
IMAX Port Vell Cine is a movie theater in Barcelona featuring a massive screen and advanced projection equipment. The elliptical auditorium accommodates more than 400 spectators with seats arranged on a sloped floor that ensures clear sightlines to the display from every seat.
History
The theater opened in 1995 as a modern building designed by architects Enric Sòria i Badia and Jordi Garcés i Brusés. This facility represented a shift in how films were experienced with its specialized equipment for large-format screening.
Culture
The theater presented educational documentaries, international blockbusters, and special film events in multiple formats, including IMAX 3D and OMNIMAX projections.
Practical
The venue is situated near the waterfront as part of the Port Vell complex, so finding it involves knowing the harbor area location. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the sloped seating arrangement means navigating inclined pathways to reach seating sections.
Did you know?
The facility originally housed three distinct projection systems under one roof, including a dome-screen OMNIMAX setup. This combination of standard, 3D, and dome projections made it a technological marvel of the 1990s era.
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