the construction of this cultural hall began in 1903. the chief builder was j. kreml from litomysl. the foundation stone was laid on april 4, 1903. smetana’s house is named after a famous composer bedřich smetana. he was born in litomyšl in 1824. smetana’s house is a theater and a cultural centre. smetana’s house consists of a big auditorium, a small auditorium and a lounge. its style is the art nouveau. you can visit concerts, balls and theatre performances there.