Rudolfsvilla, Protected heritage villa in Reichenau an der Rax, Austria
The Rudolfsvilla stands above the Schwarza river with a three-sided design featuring Tudor Gothic elements, narrow polygonal pillars, and a terracotta frieze along its facade.
Built in 1856-1857 by architect Anton Hefft, the villa served as a summer residence for Emperor Franz Joseph I during his hunting expeditions between 1859 and 1864.
The villa contains a marble wall fountain with mask decorations and shell motifs, originally from the old Burgtheater in Vienna, representing architectural preservation.
Located at Thalhofstrasse 6, the villa currently offers long-term rental apartments and serves as a venue for private events, weddings, and seasonal markets.
From 1870, the villa functioned as an extension of the Cold Water Sanatorium, designed by the same architect Anton Hefft, until its demolition in 1969.
Location: Reichenau an der Rax
Architects: Anton Hefft
GPS coordinates: 47.69980,15.84296
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:28
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