Planetarium Cinema

Planetarium Cinema

The Planetarium Cinema is located next to the City of Science and Industry in Parc de la Villette in northern Paris and is one of the most famous cinemas in the city. By all accounts, it is truly outstanding — the massive steel globe was built in 1986 and has an internal diameter of 36 meters. It is not only a major feat in architecture but also a genuine technical challenge; construction alone took over two years. Its futuristic appearance features a silver mirrored surface made up of 6,433 equilateral triangles that reflect the surroundings like a mirror, presenting a surreal distortion of the environment.

Inside the circular, theater-style stepped cinema are 400 seats, equipped with the world’s largest hemispherical screen — 1,000 square meters — which uses IMAX projectors to magnify images to ten times the size of standard 35mm film. As for the unmatched sound system with a power of 21,000 watts, it enhances the visual impact, making you feel as if you are inside the movie, surrounded by an unparalleled sensory experience. The Planetarium Cinema has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, from IMAX projections on its giant screen to the latest experiments in synchronized 3D virtual reality, delivering astonishing special effects that elevate dinosaurs, the secrets of the ocean, or interstellar journeys to a whole new level — all within a short time offering both fun and culture, and guaranteed sensory stimulation.

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Must-visit reason: The world's largest hemispherical screen

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Île-de-France Region [Ile-de-France Region]

City where the attraction is located: Paris [Paris]