Humpolec in the Pelhřimov region will open the Honey Villa to the public from May

Humpolec – Humpolec in the Pelhřimov region will open the Medova Villa to the public from May 3rd. The cultural monument, designed by architect Josef Gočár, was purchased by the city last year for nearly 25 million crowns. Guided tours will be held regularly, Humpolec's mayor Petr Machek told journalists today.

The city plans to make an online ticket reservation system available starting Friday. The building will be accessible several days a month. On one day, two tours will take place, each limited to a maximum of 15 people due to the size of the interior spaces. According to the mayor, besides tours, the villa could also host intimate cultural and social events.

The villa was commissioned by fabric merchant Otakar Med and built between 1933 and 1934 on Tyrš Square. The house served as both a family and corporate residence, and later it was confiscated by the communist regime. After November 1989, the state returned the villa to the Med family. It has been preserved partially in its original condition, including the original furnishings.

Only the villa is designated as a cultural monument, not the garden that surrounds it. According to Machka, this could change in the future. The city is also discussing with conservationists how to elevate the villa to the status of a national cultural monument.