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Villa Merkel
A Historical Villa with a Modern Artistic Touch
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Villa Merkel in Esslingen am Neckar, built in 1873 by architect Otto Tafel for industrialist Oskar Merkel, stands as a cultural heritage monument in Germany. Known as the first prestigious cement villa, it now houses the city's art galleries. Surrounded by a park-like landscape, it reflects the industrial history of the area.
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The villa is considered the first prestigious cement house built with rammed concrete.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1873
- Architect
- Otto Tafel
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Opening Hours
- Tu,We,Fr 10:00-18:00
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
- Website
- villa-merkel.de
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
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Esslingen am Neckar's MuseumsStop 1 of 6
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Location
Nearby
Merkel'sches Schwimmbad
354 m away
Pliensauturm
363 m away
Württembergische Landesbühne
544 m away
Kommunales Kino e.V.
310 m away
Maille-Brunnen
418 m away
Theodor Georgii
508 m away
Karl Pfaff
524 m away
Sektkellerei Kessler
685 m away