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Palace Electric Cinemas

An 8-screen independent cinema located within the contemporary NewActon precinct. It specializes in international film festivals, independent cinema, art-house features, and documentaries. Features an on-site espresso cafe and a licensed prosecco bar.

Address: Ground Floor, 2 Phillip Law St
Website: palacecinemas.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Canberra/Civic, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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