Juliusz Slowacki Theater

One of the most authoritative and respected Polish scenes
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21 december 2017Travel time: 1 july 2017
The Juliusz Sł owacki Theater, which has been staging plays since 1893, is located in the historic center of Krakó w, in the Holy Spirit Square. This is one of the most authoritative and respected Polish scenes.

The building, designed by Jan Zavejski, is one of the most valuable monuments of eclectic architecture in Europe. Its unique appearance is admirable. On the facade there is an inscription: "Krakow - national art". Sculptures by Mieczyslaw Zawejski, Tadeusz Blotnicki, and Alfred Down are installed on the pediment of the building. The interiors are decorated with frescoes by Viennese artist Anton Tuch and the famous designer Henryk Semiradsky. Next to the stage there is an old dressing room of the famous actor Ludwig Solsky.

The legendary theater of Krakow began to play its role as a national theater at the turn of the XIX and XX centuries.
He became the birthplace of the Polish direction of modern theater, its scenography, production and acting skills. A whole generation of M grew up here? oda Polska - led by Stanislaw Wyspianski. The premieres of such well-known plays as "Wedding" (1901) and "Liberation" (1903) took place on the territory of the monument. They are among the most important cultural events in Poland. For the first time in the world, plays based on Polish romantic literature have been staged at the Juliusz Sł owacki Theater in Krakó w. Preservation of old traditions combined with the search for new ways in art can be seen in theater performances.

The theater building hosts many events - exhibitions, tours, symposia and conferences.
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