Villa Merian, Neoclassical villa in Münchenstein, Switzerland.
The Villa Merian features symmetrical architecture with a gentle sloped hipped roof and stands on an elevated plain above Brüglingen near the Birs river.
Built in 1711 in Baroque style by Alexander Löffler, the villa underwent reconstruction in 1801 to adopt neoclassical elements and remove its polygonal towers.
The property holds class A status in the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National Significance, preserving Swiss architectural heritage for future generations.
The villa and surrounding Merian Gardens currently undergo renovations from 2021 to 2024, affecting public access and visiting schedules throughout this period.
Near the villa stands a 15th-century mill and 16th-century tenantry house, with an additional farmhouse designed by Melchior Berri in 1837.
Location: Münchenstein
Inception: 1711
Architects: Melchior Berri
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Part of: list of cultural properties in Münchenstein
Address: Unterbrüglingen 1–9, 4052 Basel
GPS coordinates: 47.53750,7.61440
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21
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