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Musical Pavilion and Villa Jestřabí – buildings by Dušan Jurkovič

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The Musical Pavilion and Villa Jestřabí in Luhačovice are two landmark buildings designed by architect Dušan Jurkovič, located near the end of the spa area along the Šťávnice stream. The wooden Music Pavilion, built in 1903, originally hosted the spa orchestra daily and now serves for summer concerts and guest relaxation.



At the end of the spa itself, towards the Pražská district, you cannot miss two more unique buildings. The Music Pavilion and Jestřabí Villa lie in close proximity to each other. This wasn’t always the case. You can reach the site by walking across the entire Lázeňské Square along the Šťávnice stream. Ahead, you can see the towering Jestřabí and in the small park to the left, the Music Pavilion. Both buildings are works of the renowned architect Dušan Jurkovič.

Music Pavilion

 

The wooden gazebo is one of Dušan Jurkovič’s smaller but highly valued structures. The Music Pavilion might easily remind you of a fairy-tale building standing on chicken legs, perhaps due to its slightly flattened roof. It was built in 1903. Originally, it stood on Lázeňské Square next to Jurkovič’s house – formerly Jan’s house. It was relocated to its current position shortly after completion. In earlier years, it served the spa orchestra, with music performed under its canopy every day. Currently, it is used for concerts only during summer days. It also serves for the relaxation of spa guests. The Music Pavilion is a small structure that may captivate with its floor plan. A massive stone base supports the gazebo. Wooden railings surround the gazebo all around. In the centre, there are benches for seating. The roof is supported by wooden pillars. One could speak of a futuristic structure. At the same time, it recalls spa gloriettes and gazebos from the 19th century. However, the pavilion has not been classified as a cultural monument.

Jestřabí

 

Jurkovič conceived the Jestřabí Villa as a distinctive symmetrical building. The structure is situated in a location that connects many paths. Nearby are also the Sluneční and River Baths, the Hydrotherapy Institute, or you can connect here to the path leading to Luhačovice Dam. It holds extraordinary significance for the urban character of the spa. Jestřabí Villa is similar to Jurkovič’s previous buildings. Half-timbering is used only in the highest floor. The main architectural features are the transversely developed wings on the sides. Interestingly, the foundation of the house was not based on older masonry structures, as with Jurkovič’s house, the Hydrotherapy Baths, or the Chaloupka. Jestřabí Villa was originally a spa guesthouse. Now it serves as a hotel that has undergone major renovation. The building’s interior is also stylistically aligned with Dušan Jurkovič. The building’s name certainly came from the location where the structure stands. It lies beneath Jestřabí Hill. To the right of the building, you’ll find the so-called Japanese Garden – a corner suitable for relaxation.

Hydrotherapy Institute

 

The building was constructed by Dušan Jurkovič in 1909. It lies near the aforementioned Jestřabí Villa and next to the Sluneční and River Baths. The structure was converted from what was then the Jestřabí Mill. During the conversion, he tried not to interfere with the essence of the building and not to significantly change its character. The mill at that time had a stone ground floor and the upper floor was built from dried bricks.

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