Polský dům, Cultural center and theatre in Moravská Ostrava, Czech Republic

The Polish House sits at the intersection of Žerotínová and Poděbradová streets in Moravská Ostrava and displays Art Nouveau features designed by architect Stanisław Bandrowski. The building houses a theater and cultural center that hosts various artistic and cultural activities.

Funds for the Polish House were collected from 1899 on the initiative of physician Wacław Seidl, with donations from Count Zamojski, Count Tarnowski and donors in Ostrava, Małopolska and Cieszyn Silesia. It opened on 8 September 1900 with a Mass at St Wenceslaus Church and a procession to the new building. Financial trouble threatened closure until a public collection in 1917 and an interest-free loan saved it.

The building functions as a meeting place for the Polish community in Ostrava, hosting regular cultural events and theater performances. Visitors can experience the connection between Polish and Czech culture in everyday activities here.

The building is normally accessible during theater events and center opening hours and provides accommodation through an attached hotel. Visitors should check what events are scheduled in advance to plan the best time to visit.

The facade incorporates pieces of damaged Krakow walls along with Piast eagles, creating a direct connection to Polish history. These unusual decorative elements make the building a special place for visitors interested in Polish heritage.