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The historic water tower opened again to the public. It is after a complete reconstruction and is really luxurious. What hidden beauty does it offer and what does its new interior look like? You will be amazed.

The water tower at Letná is open to the public! What awaits you inside?

Mgr. Jana Höger
11. 6. 2018
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The water tower at Letná

Height and style that will make you dizzy Overall, the tower is 38.3 m high. It has a tented roof with a clock at the top. On the fifth floor, which is roughly at 26 meters, you can enjoy a luxurious view of our capital city. The view is even more magical thanks to the magnificent Neo-renaissance arcades.

The story began in 1888 ...

The water tower, which is situated in the Prague 7 Letná district, was completed in 1888. Architect Jindřich Fialka is the man behind this luxury project. The construction was carried out by Karel Hübschmann and František Schlaffer. The six-storey prismatic tower was connected to a water-supply complex supplying not only Holešovice, but also Bubeneč, it contained a cylindrical reservoir with an unbelievable volume of 197.10 m³ and was thus able to supply water to these localities.

Its story, however, did not last long, in 1913 its operation was terminated. Later, a base for employees was created in the tower, and it also functioned as the Prague 7 District Youth and Pioneer House. This unusually beautiful historic tower in the Neo-renaissance style is a protected monument.

Luxusní loft na prodej 3+kk, Praha Modřany
Luxusní loft na prodej 3+kk, Praha Modřany, Praha 4

The reconstructed interior of the luxury tower

The new premises of the tower and its surroundings will be mainly for children and youth, but also for commercial purposes. The social hall, which was created by replacing the water reservoir, will certainly have a loaded program. In its surroundings there is one luxury pearl in the form of an old pump from the 1980s, which originally stood or extended to the locality of Prague 2. It also received a "new face" during the reconstruction.

Go and see for yourself.

 

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Do you like the Prague Buddha-Bar? If so, you know the special tranquility and the perfect harmony that breathes from its luxurious walls. We will introduce you to the woman and her story behind the network of these exotic hotels.

The romantic story of Tarja Visan behind the luxurious Buddha-Bar hotels

Eva Ledecká
11.Jun 2018
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Tarja Visan

Buddha-Bar luxury hotels date back to 1996, when the first renowned Buddha-Bar restaurant, founded by Raymond Visan, was established. His creativity seemed almost endless. He wanted to go beyond the limits of established standards, and succeeded. He was inspired by the countries he had traveled and the cultures he knew. Buddha-Bar Hotels are located in Paris, Budapest and Prague.

Love connected by a fascination with traveling and different cultures

Raymond Visan would have surely accomplished so much more if he had not died at the age of 60 in 2010. Among hoteliers he is considered a legend. He is buried in the Montparnasse cemetery. his wife Tarja Visan determinedly took over the reins and “Voyage within voyage”, which is the motto of the Buddha Bar, could be further fulfilled.

Tarja Visan comes from Finland, but in the 1980s she moved to France and her career began as a model. She traveled the world and discovered beautiful lands. She was fascinated by different cultures and lifestyles. In 1986 she married Raymond Visan. Since then, they have traveled together and have loved, among other things, Japanese culture, which has led them to create a concept that blends Eastern and Western cultures. In terms of food, architecture and design.

Luxusní loft na prodej 3+kk, Praha Modřany
Luxusní loft na prodej 3+kk, Praha Modřany, Praha 4

Luxury spots connected with music

Together, they founded 4 icons of Paris nightlife: B*Fly (now Bound), Buddha-Bar, Barrio Latino and Barlotti. Their passion for music also led to the creation of the music label George V Record, which this enterprising couple is responsible for. The Buddha-Bar CD collection is a world standard today, and maybe you also own a luxury CD with exotic music and a buddha on the cover.

Tarja Visan is a strong woman with a business spirit, and is boldly launching other projects. We will soon be seeing the opening of new hotels and spas. In 2007, she opened her first Buddha-Bar Spa in Eian-les Bains, which she found inspiration for while traveling in the Himalayas after Indonesia.

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