The return of old glory

Get to know the story of VILLA SANDY

The story of VILLA SANDY connects the history of two neighboring National Cultural Monuments – the Municipal Park in Košice and the magnificent Art Nouveau building known in the past as the “Skating Pavilion”.

Their joint journey began in 1909, when the pavilion was built in the park. Over the course of time, both of these precious elements of the cultural heritage of Košice have gone through a period of glory and subsequent decline. Thanks to true local patriots, however, both have been saved, completely restored and today they are here in their full glory just for you.

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History

The beautiful historical Art Nouveau building in the City Park was built in 1909, according to the project of Július Sándy, a native of Prešov and an important builder in his time. The so-called „Skating Pavilion” was then the entrance to a multi-purpose complex designed for skating, tennis and athletics. At the same time, the pavilion served as the headquarters of the club committee and sports facilities. As one of the first Art Nouveau buildings in Košice and at the same time a purpose-built sports building, it was unparalleled at the time of its construction. The pavilion was used for this purpose until about the middle of the 20th century and was a popular place for leisure activities for the city’s inhabitants.

Decline

In the second half of the 20th century, under the influence of social changes, the pavilion ceased to serve its purpose. Unconceptual modifications were made, which caused the building to deteriorate. In the 1970s, the building underwent insensitive remodelling that undermined the original appearance of the building. One of the original wings of the pavilion was replaced by an extension that did not respect the original shape and massing of the building. The originally beautiful and noble building in the very centre of Košice gradually decayed to its completely devastated state. However, everything changed in 2010.

Renewal

After the building passed into private ownership, it was rescued and completely restored as part of the construction of the VILLA SANDY urban resort. The restoration and rescue was carried out under the strict supervision of the conservation authority and was completed in 2023. Today, the building is a magnificent landmark of our eponymous resort and the home of the premium restaurant and traditional café SEVEN. The building is thus once again becoming a part of the leisure space for the residents and visitors of Košice.

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