Antonín Dvořák Memorial
One of the Czech music's greatest geniuses discovered his second home in Vysoká near Příbram. Explore the birthplace of the global opera gem – Rusalka.
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The memorial, near Dobříš above the Strž Pond dam, unveils the lives of literary giant Antonín Dvořák and his wife Olga, along with other notable personalities from the First Republic.
The Karel Čapek Memorial near Dobříš features an exhibition on Karel Čapek, Olga Scheinpflugová, and Ferdinand Peroutka, along with insights into local metallurgical development. Explore Čapek’s cherished spots on the nearby educational trail.
Originally an administrative facility for local ironworks, the memorial building now houses the exhibition “In the Footsteps of Forges and Hammers in the Čapek’s Strž Region,” narrating the local iron industry’s story. After years of hesitation, Karel Čapek proposed to Olga Scheinpflugová. A gift from friend Václav Palivec granted them lifelong residence in the Empire-style villa above Strž Pond. This romantic home with a beautiful garden became where Karel Čapek wrote his masterpieces and entertained guests with Olga.
Besides the main exhibition on Karel Čapek’s life, Olga Scheinpflugová, and Ferdinand Peroutka, a Karel Čapek educational trail was introduced in 2012. Explore his favorite spots along 2, 6, and 10 km routes, and discover a sound totem and so called poesiomat in the area.
Following your visit to the Karel Čapek Memorial, consider exploring the nearby Dobříš Château with its enchanting gardens or heading to Příbram. Delve into the mining history of the entire region at the local museum. En route to Prague, make a detour to Mníšek pod Brdy Château, offering specialized tours for young visitors. Above the castle, the pilgrimage site Skalka awaits with its captivating atmosphere.
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+420725 480 219One of the Czech music's greatest geniuses discovered his second home in Vysoká near Příbram. Explore the birthplace of the global opera gem – Rusalka.
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