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The building is a dominant structure of Liběchov in the picturesque
region of Kokořín, 8km from Mělník and a mere 30 minutes drive
from Prague. The Kokořín valley is a favoured destination
for Prague's citizens and artists, especially because of its
temperate and healthy climate, a rich historical background,
overwhelming sandstone cliffs, romantic cycle routes and tour
paths.
Hotel History - The hotel is a reconstructed 1930s
villa, built in art deco style by architect Josef Lauerman.
Factory owner Moučka of Prague, who had it built for his wife,
commissioned it. It was confiscated by the Wehrmacht during
the second World War, returned to its owners following the
war's end, only to be confiscated again by the communist regime
in 1948. It was returned to the descendants of the initial
owner in the restitution of 2002. In the meantime, the villa
served as Prague's training centre and as an educational facility.
The reconstruction of the villa preserved the architectural
art deco style both in the interior and exterior, as the oak
parquets, wooden balustrades, stucco ceilings, forged metal
railings and a marble fireplace command respect for olden
craftsmanship.
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