The garden of Prague's Rothmayer villa has opened to the public
Prague – The Museum of Prague today ceremoniously opened the garden of the Rothmayer villa on the border of Břevnov and Střešovice, the atmosphere of which has been captured many times by photographer Josef Sudek. It will be accessible to visitors free of charge during opening hours, which are on Tuesday, Thursday, and weekends when guided tours of the villa take place. Details can be found on the museum’s website.
Visitors and passersby can come to the garden, located near the Central Military Hospital, to sit and relax or to seek shade under the trees on hot days, according to museum representatives.
"The garden of the Rothmayer villa is a unique place with a calm atmosphere. We want to open it as a space where anyone can come, sit down, take a moment to pause, and be away from the hustle and bustle of the city," said Eliška Zlatohlávková, head of the villa department at the Museum of Prague.
Architect, designer, and educator Otto Rothmayer, who lived from 1892 to 1966, was a student of the famous Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik at the Prague College of Applied Arts. Together with Plečnik, and later on his own, he participated in the architectural modifications of Prague Castle, the castle gardens, and the Lány Castle for President Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. After leaving the Castle in 1956, Rothmayer began focusing on designing museum and gallery exhibitions, shows, and furniture.
He built his family home on U Páté baterie Street in 1928 and 1929 according to Plečnik's design. He adapted it to ensure that living in the house was beautiful yet practical. The house features an open terrace and a distinct cylindrical staircase, while the interior is modest and thoughtfully simple. The villa houses items from Rothmayer's collection as well as artifacts from Prague Castle. His wife, the renowned textile artist Božena Rothmayerová, also had her studio here.
The Rothmayers loved spending time in their romantic garden with family and friends. They gradually enriched its atmosphere with small artifacts and interesting details, including colorful glass sculptures by the Roubíček couple.
The villa's garden inspired Rothmayer's friend Josef Sudek, who created his famous series of photographs "Magic Garden" here.
Part of today's ceremonial opening was the baptism of the book "Střešovice: From Workers' Houses to Villa Elegance". It captures the transformation of this Prague district from an original rural location through the period of industrialization to the emergence of villa developments of the First Republic. It also addresses everyday life, cultural activities, and the social conditions of the residents.
Visitors and passersby can come to the garden, located near the Central Military Hospital, to sit and relax or to seek shade under the trees on hot days, according to museum representatives.
"The garden of the Rothmayer villa is a unique place with a calm atmosphere. We want to open it as a space where anyone can come, sit down, take a moment to pause, and be away from the hustle and bustle of the city," said Eliška Zlatohlávková, head of the villa department at the Museum of Prague.
Architect, designer, and educator Otto Rothmayer, who lived from 1892 to 1966, was a student of the famous Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik at the Prague College of Applied Arts. Together with Plečnik, and later on his own, he participated in the architectural modifications of Prague Castle, the castle gardens, and the Lány Castle for President Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. After leaving the Castle in 1956, Rothmayer began focusing on designing museum and gallery exhibitions, shows, and furniture.
He built his family home on U Páté baterie Street in 1928 and 1929 according to Plečnik's design. He adapted it to ensure that living in the house was beautiful yet practical. The house features an open terrace and a distinct cylindrical staircase, while the interior is modest and thoughtfully simple. The villa houses items from Rothmayer's collection as well as artifacts from Prague Castle. His wife, the renowned textile artist Božena Rothmayerová, also had her studio here.
The Rothmayers loved spending time in their romantic garden with family and friends. They gradually enriched its atmosphere with small artifacts and interesting details, including colorful glass sculptures by the Roubíček couple.
The villa's garden inspired Rothmayer's friend Josef Sudek, who created his famous series of photographs "Magic Garden" here.
Part of today's ceremonial opening was the baptism of the book "Střešovice: From Workers' Houses to Villa Elegance". It captures the transformation of this Prague district from an original rural location through the period of industrialization to the emergence of villa developments of the First Republic. It also addresses everyday life, cultural activities, and the social conditions of the residents.
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