The past and present of Římská Street are closely connected to the theater. In the 19th century, it was home to the Teatro salone italiano, a variety theater famous for its performance and pantomimes. In the immediate area, the Vinohrady Theater, whose foundation stone was laid a year after Římská 34 was built, the U Hasičů Theater, or the National House of Vinohrady, still a lively cultural center, are all part of Prague's theater scene.