The Cine-Teatro Monumental is the oldest cinema in the city of Benguela. It was built during the 1950s, designed by the architect Fernando Batalha. It opened on June 10, 1952, with a screening of the film Teresa Venerdi, by Vittorio de Sica. Initially, it expected a capacity of more than 1000 people: 884 seats in the audience, 416 at the counter, 16 frisas and nine cabins. For years, it was the only cinema in Benguela. After independence, it became the property of the State.
The Angolan Civil War, however, led to its closure in the 1980s. It only reopened in 2004, when ex-footballer Osvaldo Cruz (known as Joni), after finishing his playing career, invested in the renovation of the building and signed an exploration contract with Empresa Distribuidora e Exibidora de Cinema (Edecine). The first film projected after the reopening was Matrix, in DVD format.
Localização
Alojamento
Benguela More
- from kz 29,000Aparthotel Mil Cidades
- from kz 15,900Hotel Praia Morena
- from kz 15,400Hotel Luso
- from kz 11,000Hotel Ombaka Ritz
- from kz 15,000Lodge Kapembawé
SUPPORT LINE - hoteisangola.com
O Live Chat Whatsapp is available from:
- - Monday to Friday from 08:00 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.
- - Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Suporte por Telefone
O Support line is available from:
- - Monday to Friday from 08:00 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.
- - Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
