Vila čp. 93 Villa

Welcome to Jansky Spa. You're standing in front of one of those places that gives this city its unmistakable face and a deep historical touch. In front of your eyes is a building that is not just an ordinary house, but a real witness to the ancient era that shaped the present form of this place. It's villa number ninety-three. You may not be able to link it to her old, poetic name at first glance, but in the past, this place was called the Hercynia villa. Can you feel the strange atmosphere? The feeling that it is this view that will bring you back more than a century to the time when architecture sought perfect harmony between human work and the beauty of the outside world?

Now let's move further into time together. This building, which you are now observing so closely, was built in the year one thousand nine hundred eight. This was a fascinating year when the Art Nouveau style started to promote completely new ways of expressing beauty and elegance. The Art Nouveau, this style that you see here, does not seek to be a tree or a cold geometry, but seeks inspiration in smooth lines and rich decoration. The villa was built not only as simple living, but as an expression of a certain lifestyle, success and aesthetic feeling. Although we no longer know who was the exact author of these architectural plans, the building itself speaks a very clear and rich language. This villa has gone a long and interesting way. From its inception in the early twentieth century to the present day, it is now protected as a significant cultural monument. It is this protection that she gained in the year two thousand and three that guarantees that her unique beauty will be preserved for future generations who will admire her after you.

Now, I'd like to ask you to pay close attention to the details you have in front of you. Look at the construction of the house itself. Do you see the solid walls that form the unshakeable foundation of the building? Above them is the very characteristic Mansard roof. This type of roof is absolutely typical of the given epa and gives the building its specific, noble and somewhat mysterious look. But the greatest mystery and true beauty, however, is hidden in the decorative elements that decorate the facade. Pay attention to these details that flow through the walls. Try to focus your eyesight on those fine, embossed shapes that are professionally called friezes. These outputs are not just random shapes, but they are works of art on a small scale that give the walls depth and the game of light and shadow. Then look at the ornamental frames around the windows and openings called the champagne. These elements frame each window beautifully and give the house structure. And then there are the garlands, the beautiful, smooth chains of decorative elements that are caused by the facade and give the whole house a sense of ease and constant movement. This whole visual experience is even more complemented by what is right next to the main building. There is a wooden shed directly attached to it with two floors. This wooden structure gives the complex a very interesting architectural contrast. While the main house looks noble and monumental, the shed brings a certain human, almost rural side to the overall operation of the house, which beautifully complements the rich architecture of the main villa.

So who was behind this beauty? Who decided that right here, in the heart of Janské Spa, a villa so richly decorated should be created? Even though we don't know the names of the architect, we know the man who was its owner and probably its main visionary. It was Wenzel Tippelt. If you look at it now through the optics of history, you will see a man who has successfully done his business in this area in boatshed. Imagine that time when the roads were full of horses, carriages and rhythmic clotting of hooves. Tippelt was a man who prospered at this time and wanted to mirror his success and social position in the architecture of his home. His name is inextricably linked to this place and his legacy still stands before your eyes.

And now, before you go any further on your journey, I have a little challenge that may interest you. Try looking up one small but very important detail on the facade. If you look really carefully at some parts of the decoration, you can see a monogram. These are two letters that form the abbreviation of his name: W and T. This little character is like a silent signature that the owner left to the world to remind that this place was his home and his personal vision. It's like a hidden code that connects the ancient past to today's present.

But in order to look so closely and admirably at these details today, we must realise that the building has undergone a very important renewal. In the year two thousand and seven there was extensive and careful renovation, during which the Art Nouveau facade was completely restored and returned to the original glare. Thanks to this effort, today we can look forward to the rich ornaments and clean lines that you are now observing. Without this professional work, many of these fine details could be lost or completely lost over time.

I won't keep you now. I hope this brief view of Villa Ninety Three has helped you better understand its meaning, its history and its unique beauty. Please continue your walk and let the atmosphere of the Janské Spa fully drift away. Every corner of this city can have its own hidden story, waiting to be discovered. Thank you for your attention and I wish you a beautiful and inspiring continuation on your journey.