Tylovo divadlo Lomnice nad Popelkou Theatre building

Welcome to Lomnice over Cinderella. Right now, at this moment, you are facing one of the most important and most important building units in our entire city. Tyl's theatre stands before your eyes. Feel the presence, the firm and clear form that dominates its surroundings. It is a building that carries within itself a strong spirit of its time and remains the living, pulsating heart of our local cultural life. Before you go any further, stop for a moment and perceive the overall atmosphere of this place. It has a sense of the seriousness of history, but also the joy of the art that takes place in these spaces.

Let us now return together to the time when the first stones were laid. Imagine the atmosphere of the year one thousand nine hundred thirty. It was a time of great change, a time when the world began to change rapidly and people were looking for new ways to express their joy, their emotions and their need to meet. It was in this very important period that this construction was completed. But did you know that the place where your feet now stand was once completely different? Once there was no theatre but a former brewery pond. Imagine this incredible transformation. The place where there was once a calm water level, which was used to make beer, is now a place where laughter, applause and music is heard. This conversion from water to cultural center is one of the most interesting stories this place tells. The construction was not built by chance, but thanks to the great effort and initiative of the local society, which had a great desire to bring higher art and social events to the city.

Now pay attention to the very form of the building you are currently observing. It was designed by Master Oldřich Liska. When you look at this facade and the total mass of the building, do not look for unnecessary ornaments or complex ornaments. That's where her greatest strength and beauty lies. This construction is a masterpiece which combines several very important architectural directions, which were at the top of modern thinking at the time.

Try to notice the elements of functionalism. This direction tells us that the shape of the building must be closely linked to its purpose. Nothing here is just for decoration; everything has its meaning and serves to enable the theatre to perform its function best possible. Subsequently in architecture you will see the features of constructivism. This places great emphasis on solid, clear and logical structure. The building does not appear chaotic, but it acts as a firm, well-thought-out entity where each line has its place. And finally, in all your looks, you'll feel purism. That's the purity and the simplicity that doesn't burden the human eye with unnecessary excess. It's an architecture that believes in truth, clarity and pure form. When you look at these shapes, you actually see the philosophy of the whole period when people were trying to build a modern, functional and beautiful world with their simplicity.

Although we cannot name the particular actors or artists who performed at this stage in our records for the moment, we must honor the invisible will of the people who have born this place. That was the society that was not willing to wait passively, but wanted to act and build. Thanks to their determination and the vision of architect Liska, this object became an essential part of our heritage.

You may be interested in one more very important thing. This building is not just an ordinary house for artists. Tyl's theatre is listed in the official list of cultural monuments of the Czech Republic. This is proof that its value is recognised by the whole state and that it is considered a treasure that we must protect for future generations. It is a symbol of our common cultural wealth. Even for almost a century since its inception, the building remains fully operational. Since the year two thousand and two, the cultural and information centre of the city Lomnice nad Popelkou has been old for its administration, care and maintenance, which ensures that the theatre will continue to serve the people and bring them experiences.

Look at this building for a while. Feel her lines clash with light and shadows. Feel its shapes reflected in the surrounding space. It's a building that speaks its silent but clear language of architecture.

Thank you for stopping by and paying attention to Tyler's theater. We hope that this brief insight into its history and its creator has brought new ideas and that it has helped you to better understand the importance of this place for our city. Continue to explore our beautiful city and enjoy every moment you spend in this rich environment. Goodbye.