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#historical-cinema
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#1920s
Rialto Cinema
Rialto Cinema (Cinéma Rialto) is one of Casablanca's most celebrated and historically important movie theaters. Designed by architect Pierre Jabin and completed in 1929, it is an outstanding example of the grand Art Deco cinemas of the era, known for its elegant facade and lavish interior design. The Rialto was a cultural hub during the French Protectorate. Though currently closed, its architectural and cultural significance led to its designation as a National Material Patrimony site in 2018.
Timeline
1929
Building Completed and Opened
The Rialto Cinema building was completed and opened.
2018
National Material Patrimony Declaration
The building was officially included in the National Material Patrimony of Morocco.
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