Rex-Theater, Historical cinema in Elberfeld, Wuppertal, Germany.
The Rex-Theater is a cinema in Elberfeld with a well-preserved building structure from the 19th century at Kipdorf 29. The building features private boxes with refrigeration and hosts regular film screenings within this protected heritage space.
The building opened in 1887 as the Salamander Hotel and was later converted into a cinema. Over more than a century, it survived multiple renovations while keeping its place in the city's cultural life.
The theater shows European films and works with artists who shape the cinema experience locally. Visitors encounter a program that sets it apart from mainstream multiplex cinemas and keeps local film culture alive.
The cinema is located in central Elberfeld and is easily accessible on foot or by public transport. The private boxes allow for a relaxed movie experience with more space and comfort than standard seating areas.
The theater serves ice cream directly to seats during screenings, an unusual comfort feature in the cinema experience. Additionally, the venue publishes its own film magazine called Lichtblick that accompanies the local cinema program.
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