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Tampa Theatre


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 57 attractions in Tampa
Traveler Description: 1926 movie palace is on the National Register of Historic Places and still plays its Wurlitzer organ before shows.
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Attraction type: Theater, Movie theater
Address: 711 N. Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602
Tel: 813-274-8286

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5 of 5 stars
Stevied888   533 contributions
Brandon, Florida
May 30, 2009

If you have the chance to visit do so. The building is amazing but to me the ceiling is the best looking like the sky. more

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5 of 5 stars
seashelli4   12 contributions
Tampa, FL
Feb 23, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The Tampa Theater is great for many reasons. It is a BEAUTIFUL building- very ornate and feels like you're transported back in time to when the theater was the place to be and time and effort were taken to create the most intimate, romantic, beautiful ambiance imaginable. The ceiling is made to look like you're outside under the stars, there... more

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5 of 5 stars
TxAggieGirl   162 contributions
Lubbock, Texas
Oct 25, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

I have to say....I LOVE THIS PLACE. On a recent trip to Tampa, I bought tickets to see the Robert Cray band at the Tampa Theatre. This place is amazing -- the decor is gorgeous and highly ornate. I spent a good 20 minutes wandering around the place after the show, just looking at everything. And what a fun place... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Memphis
Jun 16, 2005
5
people found this review helpful

Tampa Theatre has to be one of the best examples of old style movie palace architecture anywhere. The 1,446 seat auditorium resembles a mediterranean courtyard at night, complete with twinkling stars and floating clouds overhead. The ornate plasterwork is over the top, and the original furnishings from 1926 are still in place. A simply beautiful theatre, and part of the... more

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Tampa Theatre Address

711 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602
Tel: 813-274-8286