Baske Villa – former villa Venézia I

Story

At the beginning of the 20th century, Trenčiansky Teplice was one of the most sought-after spa resorts in Austria-Hungary. The spa park and villa complex was joined by a complex associated with Count Oliver Seldern. According to the history of today's Baske Villa, the villas were built in 1910 and consisted of the Venézia I, Venézia II and Venézia III complexes. The buildings were intended to serve mainly as a summer residence for the count, his family and close friends. Their location near the spa park made it possible to combine private stays with the spa and social life of the city. The villas are also associated with a traditional legend about social evenings and summer entertainment, which were to be known among spa visitors. The villa today known as Baske Villa was originally known as Venézia I. During the 20th century, its use and ownership changed along with social and political changes. A significant modern phase began in 2003, when Slavomír Podmanický became the owner of the building. Venézia I was renovated and named Penzión Baske, derived from the Baske hill above the Teplička valley. The guesthouse later repeatedly won the award for the best guesthouse in Slovakia and was also associated with the Art Film festival. Later renovation brought the current form of Baske Villa. Today, the historic villa combines accommodation, gastronomy, wellness, design and cultural activities. Despite its modern use, its original representative villa architecture and connection to the spa park remain legible.