Metro-Kinokulturhaus, Movie theater in Innere Stadt, Austria
The Metro-Kinokulturhaus is a cinema and cultural center in Vienna's first district with multiple screening rooms and exhibition areas. The building pairs a historic auditorium with wood paneling and red interior alongside contemporary gallery spaces distributed across several floors.
The cinema auditorium originated in 1893 and was converted into a theater in 1951, marking a fundamental shift in its purpose. This transformation reflects how the building evolved from a simple entertainment venue into a more complex cultural space.
The venue screens Austrian and international films, retrospectives, and exhibitions exploring cinema's role in culture. Visitors experience how the space serves as a gathering point for film lovers and artists today.
The building sits at Johannesgasse 4 in Vienna's first district and offers barrier-free access with designated wheelchair spaces. Visitors can navigate the venue easily as it accommodates people with various mobility needs.
A distinctive feature is the glass wall allowing visitors to view the historic auditorium directly from the foyer. The upper level houses an intimate screening room seating around 50 people, named after producer Eric Pleskow.
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