Movie theaters are a gateway to the outside world, a chance to transcend into a realm far from reality. Before the creation of multiplex theaters, movie theaters were simple and infused with nostalgic touches. Egyptians’ love for cinema was born in Alexandria, the first city in Egypt to bring motion picture screening in 1896. Nevertheless, Cairo, the city with the largest populations and movie fanatics, is home to some of Egypt’s most iconic and remarkable movie theaters. Metro Cinema Located at 35 Soliman Pasha Street, now known as Talaat Harb Street, Metro Cinema is a cornerstone of downtown Cairo. Considered one of the oldest movie theaters in Egypt’s capital, Metro opened back in 1938 when it showcased the American classic movie ‘Gone with the Wind’. The movie theater became the runner for Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) movies in Cairo. Streamlined with modern and luxurious hues, the cinema’s Art Deco style was inspired by industrial architecture, being the first theater in Cairo to have air conditioning. Nowadays, Metro Cinema shows a broader range of blockbuster movies produced internationally as well as nationally. Cinema Miami Located directly across the street from Metro…
