Mattoniho vila, Renaissance Revival villa in Kyselka, Czech Republic
Mattoniho vila is a Renaissance Revival residence covering approximately 2500 square meters (26,910 sq ft) with 15 rooms decorated with ornate architectural details throughout. The building sits within a park setting and displays a multi-story facade with decorative elements characteristic of the period.
Heinrich Mattoni acquired a bathhouse property in 1868 and extensively renovated it from 1885 to 1886, converting it into his private residence and headquarters for his mineral water company. The transformation marked his rise as an important figure in the region's development.
The villa served various communities over the years, from a Czech school to a coffee house to an orphanage for Greek children, and now functions as a protected heritage site. Its rooms tell stories of different people who lived and worked within these walls.
The building is currently undergoing restoration, so visitors can view the exterior architecture and the surrounding park. It is best to check beforehand which areas are accessible since restoration work is ongoing.
Soviet and Czechoslovak soldiers briefly occupied the basement areas in 1946 following the end of World War II. Both Czechoslovak and Soviet flags flew from the building after 1945, marking the region's complex postwar situation.
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