Vinohrady Theatre
Vinohrady Theatre, or Divadlo na Vinohradech, is an Art Nouveau landmark whose main stage has fed Prague’s dramatic, operatic, and ballet repertoire since 1907. Construction began on February 27, 1905, and the house opened to the public a few years later, quickly becoming a cultural monument in its own right. The building’s interior still carries the era’s refined taste, including a curtain painted by Vladimír Županský that features a naked muse, a striking detail remembered by theater-goers. For much of the 20th century, the theatre also carried a shifting civic role. From autumn 1950 to January 1966, it served as the Theatre of the Czechoslovak Army, reflecting the era’s political reconfigurations while keeping its artistic mission intact. The venue has long welcomed a diverse lineup, linking Czech playwrights and international works alike. …
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