Grasmayr-Villa, Protected heritage villa in Old Town, Salzburg, Austria.
Description
The Grasmayr Villa is a protected residence on Mönchsberg Street 18 that combines English architectural features with a striking double staircase of marble. The building has extensive terraces and several viewing points that shape its overall character.
History
The property began around 1666 as a wooden structure and underwent major reconstruction in stone after a fire in 1831. A further renovation followed in the 1860s when new owners rebuilt the house following English models.
Culture
The villa is named after one of its former owners and visitors notice its English garden layout from the moment they arrive. The terraces and viewing areas remain defining features of how the property appears today.
Practical
The building sits on the south side of Salzburg's Old Town hill and can be reached via the Dr. Ludwig Prähauser pathway. Visitors should expect steep stairs and uneven terraces since the property is located on sloping terrain.
Did you know?
During World War II the villa provided shelter for a German artist who fled the regime and was able to continue painting there. This episode shows how private space became a refuge for persecuted people.
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