Villa Isola Photo: Villa Isola

Villa Isola – building in the art Deco style, located in the Northern part of Bandung, the administrative center of West Java province. This multi-million metropolis is the capital of West Java province, which is located on the island of Java. The island of Java is part of Indonesia and West Java province in the West it borders with the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta.

History of Bandung begins in the XV century, but according to some estimates and archaeological finds, the city already existed in prehistoric times. In the late nineteenth century, the city became a popular resort, where he came to rest by wealthy Europeans. Then started building mansions and palaces in the style of art Deco, which today serve as a reminder of those times.

Villa Isola belongs to the unique architectural ornaments of the city, the Villa offers stunning views of Bandung. This building was built in 1933. Construction lasted only six months, which was fast enough for that age. The construction work was headed by Dutch architect Charles wolf Shoemaker, who is the author of several buildings in the art Deco in Bandung.

The Villa consists of three floors and combines Indian and European architectural styles. The circle is a major theme in the architecture of the building, both inside and outside. Also on site are two gardens on different levels. The building itself was built for the Dutch media tycoon Dominique William of Berruti, the founder of the press Agency "Aneta", and was to be his residence, but later, when Dominic William Beretti died, the building was converted into a hotel. Also in this building is the management of the University of Indonesia.

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