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The summer months not only provide us with plenty of open-air music festivals but also with open-air cinema. The concept is as old as movies themself. The Lumière Brothers are known as the earliest filmmakers and in 1895 their cinématographe marked the beginning of the history of the cinema.
The oldest open-air cinema which still runs today is located in Australia. The “Sun Pictures Theater” has been showing movies since 1916. One variation of the open-air cinema is the drive-in theatre. At the time it was the perfect place to make out and get a little more intimate, especially for young couples. Drive-ins were extremely popular in the 1960s, particularly in the United States.
In many cities open-air cinema takes place at very central or special places: big parks, squares, soccer stadiums, etc. as long as it’s outside and provides plenty of space.
Shows usually start when it starts to get dark and concession stands are provided for any snacks and drinks.
The open-air cinema returns to Vienna on June 19th. Until September 2nd the castle grounds in Simmering (Schloss Neugebäude, Otmar-Brix- Gasse 1, verlängerte Meidlgasse) will show movies starting at 21.30h. And you don’t even have to worry about rain because the organizers of the event provide roofing if needed. There will not only be a selection of current movies but also classics and some classic favorites from years past. For the whole programme visit this website http://www.kinoimschloss.at/ .
So all there is left for you to do is, come to Vienna to see a movie under the stars. Whether inside or outside the movies are always a great opportunity for some TLC, so don’t forget to bring a blanket to get cozy and maybe even a little naughty with your partner. And to cuddle up in bed afterwards, the best idea is to rent Apartments in Vienna.
