Villa Villandry, Municipal monument mansion in Kwakkenberg, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Villa Villandry displays neoclassical architecture with high pilasters, a triangular pediment, and a tower inspired by the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
Charles Blanckenhagen commissioned the construction of Villa Villandry in 1902, naming it after his second wife's mother, Joséphine d'Harvant Bigot de Villandry.
The mansion became a recovery center for railway and tram personnel in 1909, treating over 13,000 patients until its closure in 1988.
The property spans 20 hectares of woodland near a glacial ridge, accessible through a 350-meter driveway lined with American oak trees.
During World War II, the Germans attempted to requisition the building, but their plans failed due to the rapid advance of Allied forces.
Location: Nijmegen
GPS coordinates: 51.82644,5.88116
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:11
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