Capitol Bernburg

Capitol Bernburg is an Art Deco cinema in Bernburg featuring distinctive brick architecture, pillars, and ornamental details above its entrances. The interior retains original elements including window balustrades and a stage structure with side chambers.

The building opened on November 14, 1927, as a modern cinema palace based on designs by architect Bunse and Ottomar Tschakert. The initial seating capacity of nearly 1000 demonstrated the confidence in cinema popularity at that time.

The venue serves today as a space for multiple art forms, from film screenings to theater performances and dance events. This mixed programming allows visitors to experience different artistic activities within a historic setting.

The cinema is easily accessible on foot from central Bernburg and straightforward to locate. Visitors should expect a traditional cinema setting enhanced with modern amenities including a separate bar area.

The building contains an original orchestra pit and stage chambers on both sides, revealing it was designed for live music and complex performances beyond simple film screening. The original curtain could be drawn in two different colors, showcasing the technical ambitions of its design.