Vila Pupp, Cultural monument in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.
Vila Pupp is a villa on Jarní street featuring a mansard roof, elevated terrace base, and a western facade with an open staircase and Corinthian pillars. A small vestibule leads to a gallery and central hall, which receives daylight from a roof skylight that illuminates the interior.
Architect Friedrich Seitz designed the villa for Julius Pupp, co-owner of Grandhotel Pupp, with construction completed in 1914. The land previously belonged to the Unger family before becoming the site of this residence.
Julius Pupp had the villa built in 1913–14 and lived there with his wife Emmy; in summer he rented part of it to spa guests. The dining room opens through a carved neo-baroque wooden portal into a semicircular bay, and the fireplace decoration already points to art deco.
The villa is a protected cultural monument visible from the street, where visitors can observe the architectural details and facade design. Access to the interior may be limited, so it is advisable to check ahead if any viewing opportunities are available.
Julius Pupp rented part of the villa to spa guests in summer, while the family kept the rest. From 1950 the building briefly housed dozens of Greek children who arrived because of the Greek Civil War, before it became a children's home used until 2009.
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