The Heroine of the Week Is Maria Jeritza

World-renowned soprano who, after her engagement in Vienna, performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York from 1921-1932. Because of her strong voice she was known as the Moravian Thunderbolt. 

Exhibition Czech Heroines

Czech Heroines in the Passage of the Broadway...

04. 05. 2021 – 31. 08. 2021

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30. 4. News

The Heroine of the Week Is Magdalena Dobromila Rettigová

Writer and prominent figure in the Czech National Revival. She was primarily known for her cookbooks and home economi...

23. 4. News

The Heroine of the Week Is Dagmar Šimková

A political prisoner who was convicted of denigrating communist leaders and hiding military deserters. Later she help...

16. 4. News

The Heroine of the Week Is Anna Náprstková

Businesswoman, philanthropist and patron, who managed the family brewery and distillery. She supported the many diver...

9. 4. News

The Heroine of the Week Is Hana Podolská

Fashion designer and owner of a renowned clothing salon in Prague, which became a model for all similar Czech compani...

2. 4. News

The Heroine of the Week Is Gabriela Preissová

Writer and playwright, author of theater plays set in the Slovácko region of Moravia which present a mirror for the m...

26. 3. News

The Heroine of the Week Is Barbora Špotáková

Javelin thrower who won the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. She twice won the title of European Champion and in 195...