"There are many outdoor movie theaters around the world but none of them are as spectacular as Cine Thisio in Athens, situated at the foothill of Acropolis with an amazing view of Parthenon," mentioned Christian Blauvelt, editor of BBC, in his tribute for the best cinemas in the world. Cine Thisio, the oldest summer cinema of Athens, is one of the ten best cinemas in the world, according to BBC; it is open only during summer time and its one screen shows mostly new releases. However, one can also watch movies dating back to 1935.

Ιn February of 2012, Cine Thisio was declared by CNN, as the best summer cinema in the world.

Greek Reporter: BBC:Cine Thisio Among Top Ten in the World