Antonín Dvořák Theatre, Opera house in central Ostrava, Czech Republic
The Antonín Dvořák Theatre is an opera house with Neo-baroque architecture and reinforced concrete beams located in central Ostrava. Its facade displays sculptures and two prominent reliefs adorn the main foyer.
The building opened in 1907 as a German theatre and transitioned to the National Moravian Silesian Theatre after World War I. This shift reflected changing cultural circumstances in the region.
The theatre hosts opera, drama, and ballet performances, functioning as one of three permanent stages for the National Moravian Silesian Theatre. You can experience different art forms throughout the year in this venue.
The renovated auditorium seats around 500 spectators and offers wheelchair accessibility throughout the venue. Plan your visit based on the theatre's performance schedule and opening hours.
The Vítkovice steelworks provided innovative iron-steel beam girders during construction that set new standards for theatre buildings. This technical approach from 1904 was remarkably advanced for its era.
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