former Cine Trocadero, Montevideo

Rafael Ruano designed this former cinema in Montevideo's Avenida 18 de Julio. It was known as the Cine Trocadero but now houses the Iglesia Universal del Reino de Dios (Universal Church of the Kingdom of God).

The figure on the façade does seem to have a religious theme but closer examination proves her to to be purely theatrical.

Inside, the foyer is quite sparse but does have a very stylish staircase off to one side and just inside the front doors, a vent on the floor bears the Trocadero name.

Reference:
Cine Trocadero, Montevideo, cinematreasures.org