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Top 10 Cinemas and Entertainment

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1. Cine Estudio Círculo de Bellas Artes

The cinema of the fine arts centre (see Círculo de Bellas Artes) shows classic movies by famous 20th-century directors such as Eisenstein, Fassbinder, Francis Ford Coppola and John Huston.
2. Palacio de la Prensa

Designed in 1928 by Pedro Muguruza, this Art Deco cinema is a classic. Shows mainstream movies dubbed into Spanish. Three screens.
3. Palacio de la Música

Opened in 1928, this cinema has ornate Baroque touches. Reduced-price tickets available on Wednesdays. Three screens.
4. Callao

Located in the Art Deco Carrión building, this cinema’s greatest moment occurred early in the Civil War when Eisenstein’s stirring movie Kronstadt was shown to an audience including the President of the Republic and leading military figures. Films are screened in Spanish. Two screens.
5. Luna

Mainstream movies are shown here in the original language version with subtitles in Spanish. Reduced prices on Wednesday. Four screens.
6. Teatro Lírico Nacional de la Zarzuela

Purpose-built to showcase Spain’s unique light opera form, Zarzuela . Also international opera, music recitals and other events (see Teatro Nacional de la Zarzuela).
7. Teatro Lope de Vega

Musicals like Beauty and the Beast and Les Misérables are staged here, performed in Spanish.
8. Teatro María Guerrero

This theatre is home to the National Dramatic Centre. The company stages hugely successful theatre plays and is a favourite amongst theatregoers.
9. Gula Gula

Great views of the Gran Vía and Alcalá can be had from the first floor of this restaurant, which entertains customers with disco music and floor shows in the evenings.
10. El Sol

Venue for concerts by Spanish and international bands that date from the Movida period (see People and Places of La Movida). Reasonable bar and entry prices.