Městský dům kultury Petra Bezruče, House of Culture in Opava-Předměstí, Czech Republic.
The Městský dům kultury Petra Bezruče is a neoclassical building featuring two wings with Tuscan columns and sixteen sandstone reliefs depicting children from Silesian cities. The ground floor houses the central city library and reading room, while the upper levels contain a representative salon and organ hall for events.
The building was constructed between 1908 and 1910 following Leopold Bauer's winning design and initially functioned as the Chamber of Commerce. Following its nationalization in 1949, it was transformed into a cultural center.
The central hall features a three-armed marble staircase adorned with stucco details, while stained glass windows by Adolf Zdrazil brighten the upper sections. Today the rooms serve as gathering places for community events and cultural programs.
The library on the ground floor provides a natural starting point for exploring the building, while the organ hall and event salon upstairs are accessible by stairs or elevator. Visitors can wander through public areas independently or attend scheduled cultural programs.
The facade is adorned with four life-sized sculptures representing different crafts, created by sculptor Josef Obeth. These works add a practical and human dimension to the neoclassical design, reflecting the building's original purpose as a commercial center.
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