Villa Salameh, Art Deco building in Talbiya, Jerusalem, Israel
Villa Salameh is a residential building on Marcus Street in Talbiya featuring high ceilings and characteristic Art Deco design elements from the 1930s. The structure displays elegant proportions and architectural details typical of that era.
French architect Marcel Favier designed the building in 1930 for Constantine Salameh, who developed Talbiya as a neighborhood for Arab Christians. The construction reflects an important moment in Jerusalem's urban growth.
The building now houses the Belgian Consulate, marking a shift from residential use to diplomatic function in the Talbiya district. This transformation reflects how family homes in Jerusalem have adapted to serve broader institutional purposes.
The building is located in the Talbiya district within walking distance of Jerusalem's City Center and the German Colony neighborhood. Its position allows visitors to explore the surrounding area easily.
Constantine Salameh received compensation for this property and others after Israel's establishment in 1948. This financial arrangement was part of the upheaval that followed the state's founding.
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