Wernerska villan, Renaissance Revival mansion in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Wernerska villan is a mansion with Renaissance Revival features, consisting of a basement, two residential floors, and an attic space. Its main highlight is the grand marble staircase running through two levels of the entry hall, decorated with marble stucco and ornamental details on the exterior.

The house was built in 1889 by architect Adrian C. Peterson for wealthy resident Carl Wijk as part of the city's expanding construction activities. In 1948, Gustaf Werner donated the building to Gothenburg, transforming it into public property.

The villa is named after merchant Gustaf Werner, who bought it in 1915 and furnished it in Art Nouveau style. He bequeathed the property to Gothenburg in 1948, on condition that his sisters Hilda and Maria could remain; Maria died in 1956 aged 104, Hilda the following year aged 94. Since the 1950s the city has used the second floor as a representation floor.

The mansion is located at Parkgatan 25 in Gothenburg and can be found easily within this residential neighborhood. Pay attention to the exterior details and facade to fully appreciate the architectural features of this period home.

This residence was the first private home in Gothenburg to have electricity, powered by a steam-driven dynamo installed in the basement. This early installation reveals how forward-thinking the residents were during the period when the house was actively used.