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    Splendid Palace (Riga, Latvia)

    Established in 1923 and designed by architect Frīdrihs Skujiņš, Splendid Palace is one of Northern Europe’s oldest continuously operating cinemas and a unique fusion of Art Nouveau elegance and Neo-Baroque grandeur.

    Splendid Palace

    Throughout its distinguished history, Splendid Palace has been a stage of numerous Latvian and European film premieres, retrospectives, and international festivals. Today, it continues to serve as a meeting point for filmmakers, audiences, and cultural collaboration, hosting some of Riga’s most significant cinematic and artistic events.

    The cinema is deeply committed to preserving and promoting European film culture, presenting curated programmes of classic cinema and collaborating with embassies and cultural institutions to highlight the diversity of film traditions. It also upholds an educational mission, hosting screenings and initiatives designed to inspire and engage new generations of viewers.