Honorary plaque unveiled at «Splendid Palace» cinema marking its place among Europe's cinema treasures

Riga's «Splendid Palace» cinema has received special recognition from the European Film Academy, being included in its prestigious list of cinema culture treasures. To mark this achievement, an honorary plaque has now been unveiled on the building's facade, symbolizing the venue's significance in cinema history.

Recognition announced in spring

News of «Splendid Palace»'s inclusion on the list first reached Latvia in spring, bringing joy to the country's cultural community. This year, ten new sites across various European countries were added to the list overall, with the Latvian cinema among them.

One of the oldest in Northern Europe

«Splendid Palace» is considered one of the oldest cinemas in all of Northern Europe. Notably, it has never ceased operations and continues to screen films for audiences uninterrupted to this day. It is precisely this continuous historical presence and long-standing operation that formed the basis for its inclusion on the European Film Academy's honorary list.

The unveiling of the plaque on the cinema's facade serves as a visible confirmation of this international recognition, offering both residents and visitors a way to learn about the venue's important historical status within European cinema culture.