🪟Bruno Tugendhat House | "The mecca of 20th century modernist architecture" where Mies's aesthetics live on

🪟 Villa Tugendhat in Brno | "The Holy Land of 20th Century Modernist Architecture" where Mies' aesthetics live on A modern house stands in a quiet residential area of ​​Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic, two and a half hours by train from Prague. That is the World Heritage Site "Villa Tugendhat." It was built in 1930. But even now, it doesn't look old at all. Designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, this mansion is a masterpiece of modernist architecture that embodies his philosophy of "less is more." ⸻ ■What kind of building is it? • Designed by Ludwig van Mies van der Rohe (one of the three great masters of modern architecture) • Year of construction: Completed in 1930 • Style: International Style (emphasis on glass, steel, and spatial flow) • Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site: 2001 ⸻ ■ Highlights 🪟 Open glass living room Full glass walls and a terrace with a panoramic view of the city. It feels as if you are one with nature. It is more like a work of art than a building. 🌳 Rosewood partitions and movable windows Luxurious use of wood and electric windows that can be opened and closed from the ceiling to the floor. Functional beauty is overflowing down to the smallest details. 🪑 Furniture designed by Ludwig van Mies (Barcelona chair, etc.) All the chairs and tables in the room are original designs. Architecture and furniture in harmony, truly "art of living." 📜 Historical setting It was taken over by the Nazis during World War II, used as a hospital during the Communist era, and was the site of peace talks for the separation of Czechoslovakia in 1992. ⸻ ■Experience information • How to visit: Guided tour by reservation only (reservations on the official website) • Duration: 60-90 minutes • Admission fee: 350-550 CZK for adults (varies depending on the content) • Notes: • Photography allowed inside (commercial use not allowed) • Reservations can fill up several weeks in advance. We recommend planning ahead and making reservations! ⸻ ■Access • About 15 minutes by tram from Brno Central Station + 10 minutes on foot • Located on a hill in a residential area, the surroundings are very quiet and calm ⸻ Hashtags #Tugenhat Villa #Brno Trip #Czech World Heritage Site #Modernist Architecture #Architecture Trip #Absolutely Free Trip #Mies van der Rohe #World Residential Masterpieces #Czech Tourism