Grabova vila, Historical villa in Libeň, Prague 8, Czech Republic.
Grabova vila is a residential building in Prague's Libeň district that displays classical architectural elements such as decorative balustrades and columns along its west side. The structure spans two floors and includes a terrace that forms part of its overall facade design.
The villa was built in the 1890s by architect Josef Blecha as a residence for Hermann Grab senior. Its structure was expanded in 1928 with the addition of a second floor, creating the form we see today.
In its early years, the villa served as a gathering place for Prague's artistic and intellectual circles. Today its cultural legacy lives on through the memory of the diverse communities that occupied it over the decades.
The building is located at Košince 1 in Prague 8 district and currently houses municipal offices for the district administration. Since it now serves an administrative function, interior access may be limited for casual visitors.
After 1932, the villa transformed into Victoria College, an English-style boarding school for girls, marking an unexpected shift in its purpose. This period reveals how the building adapted to entirely different needs and functions over time.
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