Sokol house (Q25459)
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building of the Sokol movement. Czech gyms, where there is often a stage, which functioned as community centers in many cases before WW2. Similar institution was Turnverein for German comunity.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Sokol house | building of the Sokol movement. Czech gyms, where there is often a stage, which functioned as community centers in many cases before WW2. Similar institution was Turnverein for German comunity. |
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There was about 1500 such gyms in Czechia in 1930s in the cities, many of which functioned as theatre as well. In 1950s, the building were seized by communist regime and though many were returned, it cultural function disappeared and they served as gym only today. (Czech)
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