How did a square dedicated to a fitness enthusiast become named after a poet? We’re standing in Horovo náměstí, a square with a fascinating past. Before 1940 this square was named after Miroslav Tyrš. He was a key figure in the Sokol movement, a Czech gymnastics organization that championed physical and moral strength. But with the arrival of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia during World War II, Tyrš’s Czech patriotism didn’t sit well with the Nazi occupiers. The square was temporarily renamed Kapersteinovo náměstí after a 16th-century mayor. After the war, the name Tyršovo náměstí was briefly reinstated. However, in 1948 it was renamed once more, this time to Horovo náměstí in honor of Josef Hora, a Czech poet and journalist lauded for his humanist values. This shift from honoring physical prowess to celebrating artistic expression reflects the changing tides of history and the enduring power of art and literature, even in the face of adversity. Horovo náměstí stands as a testament to this legacy.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to