New Olympia Theatre, Colombo

Established in 1926, New Olympia Theatre is the oldest cinema hall in the city, yet it keeps high standards of comfort and a good acoustic and quality level. New Olympia is managed in cooperation with Liberty Cinema LTD, and shows the same movies for different ages and tastes, so everyone can enjoy spending time here.

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Sight Name: New Olympia Theatre
Sight Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka (See walking tours in Colombo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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