Statek Lüftnerka Manor farm

Statek Lüftnerka, located on a rock at the Vinic slope in Pilsen Zoological and Botanical Garden, is a historical monument with a rich past background. Originally created as a vineyard farm in 1874 and named after its founder the brewer Josef Lüftner. During the 1920s, he underwent a significant reconstruction into a school farm for a peasant dairy school, which gave him a new function and architectural value. Today it serves as part of a zoo and presents traditional rural life to visitors.

The establishment of Statek Lüftnerk is closely linked to the development of the winery in the region of Pilsen Mountains. The founder of the farm was the brews Josef Lüftner, which founded this building in 1874 as part of its economic activities. At the time of its creation, an intensive industrialisation and modernisation of agriculture took place in Austria-Hungary, resulting in the development of new technologies and economic structures.

The architecture of Statek Lüftnerka is the result of a reconstruction carried out between 1929 and 1931. The project was carried out by architect Hanuš Zápal, who drew inspiration from the buildings of Jan Blažej Santini. The original 19th-century building was converted into a complex designed for school purposes. At the southwest end of the complex there was a residential house with office spaces, beside which there were washrooms, dressing rooms and student workshops. The western part of the building served as housing cattle. Despite the distance, the farm was connected to sewerage and electricity, which enabled the installation of modern technologies such as freight lifts and suspension trucks.

The ownership of Statek Lüftner has gone through several phases. Originally belonged to the sweetness of Josef Lüftner, but it was already used as a school farm before 1918. In 1921 there was an agreement to transfer the farm to the Higher Economic School, which officially handed it over in 1932. After World War II, the building became part of agricultural schools and in 2004 the process of reconstruction began. Despite the negative decision to declare the farm a cultural monument in 2008, it remains an important historical and cultural object. At the same time it is owned by Pilsen Zoological Garden, it serves as a space presenting traditional rural life.

Key events include not only his original creation in 1874 and the reconstruction in 1929-1931, but also the official transfer to use in 1932. In 2006 the Environmental Centre Lüftnerka was founded, which focuses on environmental education and is financially supported by the State Environmental Fund of the Czech Republic.

Today Statek Lüftnerka attracts visitors not only with its historical significance, but also as part of the Pilsen Zoological and Botanical Garden. Its architecture and adaptation to modern needs represent an interesting chapter in local history. Visiting this building offers not only a view of the past, but also an opportunity to become familiar with traditional rural life in the context of the modern environment.

Statek Lüftnerka is a reminder of how history and modernity can exist together. It is important to realize the value of such monuments that allow us to understand the past and its influence on the present. Visiting this building is not only a way into history, but also an opportunity to learn and think about the development of society.