Villa Beylon, Historical villa in Ulriksdals slottspark, Solna, Sweden.
Villa Beylon is a pink stucco building in Ulriksdals slottspark consisting of two north-facing wings topped with a mix of gabled and hip rooflines. The structure covers about 400 square meters and forms part of the larger palace grounds.
The present building was constructed in 1803, replacing an earlier 1660s structure that served as a pheasantry for Ulriksdal Palace. This transformation marked a shift from a service function within the palace operations to a standalone residence.
The villa takes its name from Jean Francois Beylon, a Swiss lecturer who advised King Gustav III and Queen Louisa Ulrika. This connection to the royal court is reflected in how the building sits within the broader palace grounds today.
The villa sits within an expansive park and is best reached on foot along the park paths. Visitors should note that the building can be viewed from the public routes surrounding the grounds, with the best vantage point accessible from the main park entrance.
The Russian ambassador Peter van Suchtelen created an English-style garden around the villa during his time here from 1810 to 1836, complete with small structures. This garden remains a surprising element of the site today, adding an unexpected cultural layer from that era.
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