Have you ever heard of a house that was once called “Söderberg’s Church”? That’s Villa Baggäs. It stands majestically on Ekorrbacken 7 in Saltsjöbaden. This grand villa, built in 1909-1910, was designed by architects Fritz Ulrich and E. Hallqvist for General Consul Olof Söderberg. The house was very expensive to build. The large two-story villa was initially one of the most luxurious private residences in Sweden. Its most striking feature is its striking church-like tower rising four floors above the building. Its shape and the clock tower made it appear just like a church: hence, the nickname “Söderberg’s Church”. Nowadays, Villa Baggäs has a new role; it’s a Buddhist cultural center, and its tower rings every half hour with a bell.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to