A recently renovated historical building on Kampa island, Werich Villa is worth a visit if you're interested in the history of Czech theatre and the lives of Czech poets, playwrights and arty types in general. The 450-plus-year-old villa houses exhibitions, as well as hosting daily events – mostly theatre performances, but also discussions and workshops. The villa is named after its most illustrious inhabitant, Jan Werich, a famous writer, playwright and actor.
Werich Villa
Malá Strana
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