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Tampa Theatre

711 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602
813 274-8981
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Ranked #2 of 75 attractions in Tampa
Type: Theaters, Movie Theaters
Description: 1926 movie palace is on the National Register of Historic Places and still plays its Wurlitzer organ before shows.
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Palm Bay, Florida
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

This place is awesome, very impressive historic place, the Architecture of the place is just amazing. not very much places impress me and this did.

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

This is one of the best and most beautiful historic 1920's-era movie theaters in the country. Great for a movie or concert. Try to take a back stage tour.

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See 9 more reviews by MissLaughsALot for Tampa
Tampa, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

Beautiful interrior. The architecture and preservation of this building is incredible. I think it is registered as a national historic place/site. Get a tour of the facility or go for a concert/movie. They have a lot of foreign/indepent films showing here. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but the inside is incredible.

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See 15 more reviews by Nina M for Tampa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

I've been in Tampa for 10 years and just took my first trip to tampa Theatre. Will definately be coming here again. What a hidden gem! the building is beutifully restored and I spent a good 15 minutes just looking around. the seats and theatre itself are comfortable and spacious enough. No cup holders. But well worth the trip. Street... More

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See 17 more reviews by lilah407 for Tampa
virginia beach
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

was in town for a Rays game and found this in the best things of Tampa to do section. saw the movie "lore" which was in German with the subtitles. good movie but the theater is totally awesome. was the highlight of our vacation! definately go and see any movie in there.

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

The Tampa Theater is a special place. The architecture is unique. I recommend the tours but if you only go and attend a movie it is well worth it.

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Parrish, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

What a surprise you get when you walk in here for the first time. The delight begins right in the lobby when you go up to the "kiosk" for refreshments. Think Fox Theatre in Atlanta on a smaller scale. What a magnificent piece of history. They show regular movies here as well as special events, and there are tours. Go... More

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

This theatre is like no other. I like to watch the reaction first time people have when they enter the theatre and look up. You are transported to another place. They have a good selection in the snack bar--even wine. Don't miss the popcorn. It is the "real deal".

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Miami, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

I visited the Tampa Theatre to watch a mainstage performance during the Florida Thespians Festival and I loved it. The space is wonderfully decorated and the acoustics are very good. For said performance my seat was in the last row of the entire theatre and I was able to hear every word said on stage. The lobby is nice but... More

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

I highly recommend going to see a movie at this theater. The inside is gorgeous and you feel like you're in a mansion. Seating is comfortable and it's quite a large theater (there's only one screen - they show movies here, not stage shows). Movies they show range from oldies to recent. A recent movie I watched was On the... More

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