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Radio City Cinema (Tehran)
Cinema Radio City, Tehran (07 07 1967).jpg
Location Valiasr Street, Tehran , Iran
Coordinates 35°42′28.7″N 51°24′23.0″E / 35.707972°N 51.406389°E / 35.707972; 51.406389
Type Indoor Cinema hall
Seating type Reserved
Capacity 1400 Seats
Opened September 18, 1958
Closed 1979

Radio City was a super fancy and modern movie theater that opened in Tehran, Iran. It first welcomed moviegoers on September 18, 1958.

The Story of Radio City Cinema

Radio City was known as one of the most luxurious and modern cinemas in Iran. It was a very popular place for people to watch movies. The cinema had a huge seating capacity, able to hold 1400 people at once.

A Modern Marvel

The building itself was a true work of art. It was designed by a famous architect named Heydar Ghiai. He was known for being a leader in modern architecture in Iran. This means he used new and exciting ideas for building designs.

Why Did It Close?

Sadly, Radio City Cinema closed its doors in 1979. This happened after the Iranian Islamic Revolution. Many things changed in Iran during that time, and the cinema was one of the places that stopped operating.

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