Dublin cinema named one of the “most beautiful” in the world

The theatre placed 14th out of the 50 listed.

The Stella Cinema in Rathmines placed 14th on the list which sought to discover the "most heavenly picture places and movie houses" in the world.

Time Out wrote of the cinema: "A beloved fleapit that closed in 2004, seemingly forever, the Stella sprung back into life in 2017 with a Gatsby-esque tszuj that restored it to its old 1920s grandeur.

"Mosaic tiling, art deco railings, hand painted ceiling, chandelier and the dress-to-impress The Stella Cocktail Club (a Star Wars t-shirt will do at a push) pushes the Scott Fitzgerald vibe into the realms of French martinis and bourbon cocktails.

"Oh, and the screen itself isn’t shabby either, with red armchairs, huge sofas and double beds to pick from.

"The Stella used to be Ireland’s largest cinema, now it’s just the swishest.

"There are a few cinemas that truly stand apart: cine-temples so historic, beautiful and unusual that they make taking in a movie feel like an act of pilgrimage."

Alongside The Stella were some phenomenal cinemas including Le Grand Rex in Paris, the Village East Cineman in New York City, Pathé Tuschinski in Amsterdam and The Electric in London.