Cine-Teatro São Luiz, Art Deco theater in Centro, Fortaleza, Brazil
Cine-Teatro São Luiz is a cinema and theater in downtown Fortaleza featuring Art Deco architectural elements. The building displays a symmetrical facade with geometric shapes and vertical lines that define its design style throughout.
The theater opened in 1958 and quickly became an important entertainment center in Brazil's northeast region. It has since served as a cultural venue that shaped how the city developed its artistic offerings.
The venue serves as a gathering place where locals and visitors experience films and live performances as part of the city's artistic life. The shows here reflect what Fortaleza values in entertainment and creative expression today.
The venue sits on Rua Major Facundo in the downtown area and is easy to reach on foot. Programming changes regularly with films, concerts, and theatrical shows, so checking current schedules before visiting makes sense.
The building has received two heritage designations that recognize its architectural and cultural importance to the state of Ceará. These protections show how much the venue matters to the region's cultural legacy.
Location: Fortaleza
Official opening: March 26, 1958
Architectural style: Art Deco
Address: Rua Major Facundo, 500 - Centro, Fortaleza - CE, 60025-130
Phone: +518532524138
Email: admcineteatrosaoluiz@gmail.com
Website: https://cineteatrosaoluiz.com.br
GPS coordinates: -3.72740,-38.53017
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47
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