Teatro San Jorge, Art deco movie theater in central Bogotá, Colombia.
Teatro San Jorge is a movie theater with art deco features located in central Bogotá. The symmetrical facade showcases two prominent towers on the northern and southern ends that extend above the main building section.
The theater opened in 1938 based on designs by architect Alberto Manrique Martín. It became one of the most sophisticated cinemas in the city during the 1940s.
The theater served as a key venue where Bogotá audiences experienced both international and local cinema. It played an important role in how the city engaged with film culture during the mid-20th century.
The building was acquired by the city's arts institute in 2014 and is being restored as a multi-purpose cultural center. Check ahead to find out about current programming and the restoration progress.
The facade features various reliefs including a representation of Saint George, an image that also appeared on the theater's admission tickets. This connection between the building's name and its artistic details gave the place a memorable visual signature.
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