- Address: Černopolní 45, 613 00 Brno, Czech Republic
- Phone: +420 515 511 015
- Official website: tugendhat.eu
- Opening hours: 10: 00-18: 00, except Monday
Villa Tugendgat - a vivid example of modern architecture and the best work by the architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - is located in the Czech city of Brno . The farmstead is one of the few examples of functionalism. Its exterior, like the interior, is one step ahead of many modern buildings. Tugendhat is the only building in the Czech Republic built in the 20th century, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Description
His work Ludwig Mies van der Rohe over the villa Tugendgat began in the mid 20-ies of the last century. The construction lasted two years and was completed in 1930. The house is located on a hillside, because of what the windows offer a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Roe, with a talented design of the villa, was able to make the landscape part of the interior, pushing the boundaries of space.
The house was purchased by the Tugendhat family. They were forced to leave their homes because of the war that began in 1938, and after its end they never returned. The estate was used for various purposes by the government. In 1994, it was decided to open a museum here. The villa was in good condition, although no one has been repairing it for 60 years. In 2010, nevertheless, there was a need for restoration, because of which the museum was closed for 2 years.
Visit
Villa Tugendgat in Brno primarily attracts its interior. Even in the modern world it is not so easy to find a dwelling house, where so much light and volume are felt. Panoramic windows that open the view of the magnificent landscape, which seems to blur the boundaries between the house and nature . And the walls of large onyx blocks strengthen the feeling of unification with the environment, and all this takes place within the framework of the architectural modernist style.
Another achievement of Roe's work was furniture, which he himself designed. It was much ahead of its time, and it was immediately noticed by Czech entrepreneurs, having concluded a contract with the architect for mass production of armchairs, which he created specifically for Tugendhat. Models are called the Armchair Brno and the Armchair Tugendgat, their interpretation can still be seen today in the furniture salons of Europe.
During the tour, guests visit the following premises:
- First floor: kitchen, living room and room for servants.
- The second floor: a bedroom, children's rooms and rooms for the driver and babysitter.
- Basement: ancillary rooms.
The guide tells the guests about the unique technologies that were applied during the construction of the villa. Also, you will learn some facts from the life of the Tugendgat family and about the purpose for which the building was used after the war until the 90s of the last century.
Hotels close to Tugendhat
When planning a trip to Brno and wanting to see this vivid example of modern architecture, it is desirable to stay in one of the hotels near the Tugendgat villa so that you can admire the legendary work of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe at any time. Within 500 meters there are the following hotels:
- Apart u Tugendhat (the average price for a room is $ 50).
- Ubytovani v Brne ($ 45).
- Hotel Arte Brno ($ 90).
How to get there?
Near the villa there are many public transport stops, the closest thing to the attractions are the following:
- "Tomanova" - tram number 9.11, bus number 93;
- "Schodova" - the bus number 67.