Sokol house in Žižkov, Cultural monument in Žižkov, Czech Republic.
The Sokol house in Žižkov is an early 20th-century building designed specifically for gymnastics and public gatherings. It contains spacious training halls, assembly rooms, and a dedicated performance area.
The building arose when the Sokol movement shaped Czech society and communities built their own sports facilities. It represents a key part of the early 20th-century Czech national movement.
The Sokol house in Žižkov serves as a gathering place where physical training and cultural events happen side by side. It reflects the values of the Sokol movement, which saw gymnastics and community as deeply connected.
The house sits centrally in Žižkov and is easy to reach on foot. Its rooms can be explored for various activities, and guided tours help visitors understand the building's history and uses.
Inside, original gymnastics equipment from the early 1900s still remains, including wooden bars and wall-mounted ladder systems. This gear shows visitors how training was actually done in those days.
Location: Žižkov
GPS coordinates: 50.08772,14.45561
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:02
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