Villa Löw-Beer

The Löw-Beer Villa in Brno is an outstanding example of Art Nouveau architecture, built in 1903 and 1904 by architect Alexander Neumann for the entrepreneur Moritz Fuhrmann. The nearly symmetrical building stands out for its elegant facade with projecting side wings and a pyramid-shaped glass roof that naturally lights the central hall and main staircase. Inside, visitors will be enchanted by artful stucco decorations, wood carvings, ceramic tiles, and cast-iron stair railings with typical floral motifs. From 1913 to 1939, the villa was the home of the family of textile manufacturer Alfred Löw-Beer, whose daughter Grete and her husband Fritz Tugendhat later built the famous Villa Tugendhat on the adjacent property. After the Jewish family emigrated and a period as a youth center, the building underwent extensive renovation. Since late 2015, the villa has housed a public exhibition on the life of Brno's bourgeoisie, centered on the Löw-Beer and Tugendhat families. In the renovated historic customs house in the garden, a cafe and additional rooms offer more space for cultural experiences.