Theatres · North West England
Alhambra Cinema
In or near Eamont Bridge.
Alhambra Cinema in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Alhambra Cinema, the nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), located 0.5 km away. Entry details are not specified, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CA11 7PT.
About
Alhambra Cinema is a cinema or movie theatre in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom. Britain's listed cinemas span Edwardian picture palaces, Art Deco super-cinemas of the 1930s, and the surviving independent neighbourhood houses.
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Official information
The Alhambra Cinema is a historical site in Beirut, known for its significance in the development of modern architecture in Lebanon during the mid-20th century. It showcases various architectural styles and the contributions of notable architects who shaped the city's landscape.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Alhambra Cinema is a 1937 Art Deco style building on Jerusalem Boulevard in Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel, designed by Lebanese architect Elias Al-Mor, and originally built as a cinema. It was named after the Alhambra palace in Spain. Throughout its history it has been active as a Palestinian cultural institution, again as a cinema after the establishment of Israel, and as a theatre after 1963. In 2010 it was purchased and renovated by the Church of Scientology, and in 2012 was opened under the name Ideal Center of Scientology for the Middle East.
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Background
History
The building was opened in May 1937 and was one of the biggest and luxurious cinemas in Palestine. It became a cultural centre and hosted famous Arab artists such as Umm Kulthum, Farid al-Atrash and Leila Mourad. Local residents, both Arabs and Jews, came to the shows together with their families. Photos from 1937, during the Arab revolt in Palestine, show light bulbs fitted as a permanent fixture at the top of the building's turret. After the 1948 Arab–Israeli War it became Israeli property and reopened under the name "Yafor". In 1963 it was taken over by the impresario Giora Godik who turned it into an independent theatre, again under the name "Alhambra". In the late 1970s the building…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.6655, -2.7543
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Penrith
- Postcode
- CA11 7PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- +44 1768 817817
- Established
- 1937
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q31940535 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Alhambra Cinema (Israel) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alhambra Cinema?
- Alhambra Cinema is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 7PT), in the parish of Penrith.
- What is Alhambra Cinema?
- Alhambra Cinema in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alhambra Cinema?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 7PT.
- When was Alhambra Cinema built?
- Built or established in 1937.
- Who owns Alhambra Cinema?
- Alhambra Cinema is owned by Scientology International Reserves Trust.
- Is Alhambra Cinema a protected site?
- Yes — Alhambra Cinema is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Alhambra Cinema?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 7PT.