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Cinerama
the round building of the Tel Aviv Cinerama

The Tel Aviv Cinerama was a well-known building in Tel Aviv, Israel. It served as both a cinema and a theatre for many years. This special building first opened in 1966.

What Was the Tel Aviv Cinerama?

The Tel Aviv Cinerama was more than just a regular movie theater. It was built specifically for a special film system called Cinerama. This system used three projectors to show a very wide picture on a huge, curved screen. It made movies feel much more real and exciting!

A Unique Building in Israel

For a long time, the Tel Aviv Cinerama was the only building in Israel that could show movies using the Cinerama system. This made it a very popular place for people to visit. It offered a unique movie-watching experience that you couldn't find anywhere else in the country until 1986.

From Movies to Shows

Over the years, the Tel Aviv Cinerama changed its purpose. After being a cinema, it became a place for live theatre shows. It was also used as a television studio, where TV programs were made. This shows how versatile the building was.

The End of an Era

Sadly, the Tel Aviv Cinerama building closed its doors in 2016. After it closed, the building was taken down. Even though it's gone, many people remember it as an important part of Tel Aviv's history and entertainment.

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