Villa Esche

Name: Villa Esche
Address: Parkstr. 58 Anfahrt über Richard-Wagner-Str. 55, 09120 Chemnitz, Saxony Germany, Chemnitz, Germany
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Parkstr. 58 Anfahrt über Richard-Wagner-Str. 55, 09120 Chemnitz, Saxony Germany

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Villa Esche – designed by Henry van de Velde in 1902/1903 for the Chemnitz-based stocking manufacturer Herbert Esche – is considered a masterpiece of modern architecture and a historical monument of European rank. The Art Nouveau villa is a highlight of the European Henry van de Velde Route. Today it serves as a conference venue, event setting and location and houses the first Henry van de Velde museum in Germany.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes