HISTORICAL VILLAS
The city's historic villas, architectural gems
Villa Grossmann
This historic villa was built in 1922-1924 by the renowned Ostrava architect and building contractor František Grossmann, combining his family’s home and the offices of his company. Designed in a traditional decorativist style, the villa’s opulence immediately made it a focus of attention. Journalists described its palatial interiors (which included the family’s valuable collections of paintings and porcelain) as “fairytale-like”.
Flemmich´s Villa
The villa was built by the Krnov factory worker Theodor Flemmich, according to the project of the Viennese architect Otto Prutscher in 1914. It is a neoclassical residence, set in a beautiful garden on the banks of the Opava River. The interior is richly decorated – the dominant feature of the wood-lined staircase hall is a handrail column richly carved with bird motifs, the hall is separated from the conservatory by stained-glass windows with symbols of the zodiac. There are also painted wooden ceilings and other stained glass windows with heraldic signs of the city of Krnov and historical Silesia.
Vančura´s Villa
Vančurova Villa is a historic building owned by the city of Opava, originally used as a maternity hospital and now serving as a senior care home. The property features distinctive architectural elements and a garden, making it an interesting location for filming both exteriors and interiors, subject to agreement with the operator.
Villa Liběna, Landek
Villa Liběna is a historic Neoclassical villa from 1919, situated within Landek Park — a large natural monument known for its mining heritage, forest scenery, and its location above the confluence of the Odra and Ostravice rivers. The villa’s elegant exterior, featuring columns and a symmetrical entrance, is complemented by sensitively renovated, stylish interiors. The location is suitable for filming scenes that require a refined, historic or representative setting, as well as productions making use of the natural and mining-industrial surroundings of Land
Villa Landek
Villa Landek is a standalone functionalist villa located within the Landek Park area, set in a quiet natural environment surrounded by greenery and the mining heritage of the site. The building features spacious, light-filled interiors with clean lines and simple architecture, complemented by a large garden and views of the surrounding forest. It is suitable for filming modern family scenes, intimate interior moments, interviews, or representative situations that require an elegant, minimalist and tranquil setting.
