A 1974 Soviet postcard depicting the Republican Art Museum in Chișinău, housed in the historic urban villa of Vladimir Hertz.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a close-up facade of a single-story building designed in an eclectic style with Viennese Baroque elements. Highly ornate stucco decorations above the arched windows, rusticated pilasters, and a decorative dome on the roof are clearly visible. A wrought-iron fence runs along the front, and two people stand near the entrance steps on the right.
Historical note
The building, which housed the art museum in 1974, was built in 1905 for Vladimir Hertz, a lawyer and state councilor. The architectural design shows a heavy influence of Viennese Baroque. During the Soviet period, it became home to the Republican Art Museum, which was originally established in 1939.
Present day
Today, the Hertz Villa is part of the National Museum of Fine Arts of Moldova (Muzeul Național de Artă al Moldovei). This architectural monument of national importance has undergone extensive restoration to preserve its unique exterior and interior details.
Location (map)
Address: 115 Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Boulevard, Chișinău, Moldova
Coordinates: 47.029800, 28.828600
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Yandex Maps (Vladimir Hertz Villa / National Museum of Fine Arts of Moldova).
Questions and answers
- Which building is shown housing the museum on the postcard? The museum was located in the former urban villa of Vladimir Hertz, built in 1905.
- What is the architectural style of this building? The building was constructed in an eclectic style featuring prominent Viennese Baroque elements.
- What is the current status of this property? Today, the building is a registered architectural monument of national significance and is part of the National Museum of Fine Arts of Moldova.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Chișinău from 1974.
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