Metropole XXI, Art Deco movie theater in Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Metropole XXI is a movie theater housed in a 1930s building marked by Art Deco geometric designs and contains multiple screening rooms arranged across several floors. The interior still displays the original architectural details with patterns and shapes typical of that era.
Built in 1932, it was one of the city's earliest grand cinemas and became a venue where Indonesian films found an audience. Over the decades it hosted major film festivals and has remained in operation as one of the oldest functioning theaters of its kind.
The cinema carried different names at different times, reflecting how this place adapted to the city's changing identity. Walking through the halls today, you sense how movie theaters served as gathering spaces where Indonesians discovered their own stories on screen.
The theater is easily reached by public transport in downtown Jakarta and shows films during daytime and evening hours on most days. Online booking makes it simpler to plan your visit, especially if you want to secure a seat for a specific screening.
The building received heritage protection status and underwent extensive renovation while keeping its original design intact. This restoration shows how older structures can continue serving their original purpose with careful preservation.
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