Villa Andreae, Cultural heritage villa in Königstein im Taunus, Germany.
Villa Andreae is a mansion on Gaisberg hill in Königstein im Taunus with 29 rooms spread across about 1,520 square meters of living space. The building includes outbuildings such as stables with coachman quarters, a garage with an apartment, and a gardener's cottage.
The mansion was built in 1891 as a private residence for Frankfurt banker Albert Andreae de Neufville. During World War II, it was converted into a military hospital from 1942 onwards to serve medical purposes.
The name comes from banker Albert Andreae de Neufville, who had it built for his family. The estate shows how wealthy Frankfurt families of the late 1800s chose to live in the quiet Taunus countryside, away from the city.
The estate's park can be explored on foot, though it does not have marked public paths throughout the grounds. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since the terrain is hilly and uneven in places.
The garden contains artificial ruins and a pavilion typical of late 19th-century romantic garden design. The walking paths in the park follow an unusual pretzel shape, which was an original design choice by the landscape architect.
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