Heymanska villan, Residential palace in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Heymanska villan is a residential palace at the intersection of Vasagatan and Viktoriagatan, featuring ornate decoration across its two stories. The facade displays columns, friezes, urns, and figural elements in light plaster that emphasize the building's refined character.
The building was constructed between 1874 and 1876 for merchant Gabriel Heyman and was among the first stone structures in Gothenburg's expansion beyond the moat. Its completion marked the start of a new phase in the city's development.
The interior displays the Baldersbränna frieze, created in Rome in 1877 by sculptor Alexander Carlsson, showing Norse mythology figures and Balder's funeral procession. This decoration reflects the refined tastes of the household that once lived here.
The palace is located at a central intersection in the city center and is easily visible from street level. Visitors can admire the exterior ornaments from the street, with the two entrance columns particularly standing out.
Two freestanding columns with sculptures frame the main entrance on Vasagatan and showcase architect Adrian Peterson's skill on his first major commission in the city. These distinctive features make the facade immediately recognizable.
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