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Regional Culture Centre at Villa Czerwony Dwór

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"Czerwony Dwór”, located in the very heart of Zakopane on Kasprusie Street leading towards the Strążyska Valley, is one of the most beautiful and historically significant villas in the town. It was built between 1901 and 1902 by Wojciech Roj, a close collaborator of Stanisław Witkiewicz, in the Zakopane style for Oktawia Lewandowska, sister of Zygmunt Gnatowski—the owner of “Koliba,” designed by Witkiewicz. Originally, the house was named “Władysławka,” after Lewandowska’s husband.
 
In 1904, the villa was home to Artur Rubinstein. During World War I, Stefan Żeromski stayed here, and in November 1918 the building served as the so-called “Zakopane Belweder,” when the renowned writer led the local National Council and was referred to as the “President of the Republic of Zakopane.” Composer Karol Szymanowski also lived here in an annex, and the villa was frequently visited by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz—both close friends of Rubinstein. Among other notable visitors were Zofia Nałkowska, Piotr and Rafał Malczewski, Zbigniew Uniłowski, Henryk Sztompka, and many other figures from the world of culture.
 
In the mid-1920s, the villa was purchased by Mrs. de Pourbeix-Zakrzewska, who covered the roof with red sheet metal and renamed it “Czerwony Dwór”—a name that remains to this day.
 
After World War II, the building was used for educational purposes. In 1946–1947, it functioned as a youth hostel, followed by a preventive care center run by the Workers’ Society of Friends of Children from Kraków and later a state children’s home for boys. From 1951 to 2016, a kindergarten operated here, named after Karol Szymanowski from 1954.
 
In 2016, by decision of the Mayor of Zakopane, Leszek Dorula, the building was transformed into a cultural center promoting local heritage and art. Today, the Regional Culture Centre at Villa Czerwony Dwór hosts exhibitions of Podhale artists, folk art workshops, lectures, and presentations, including displays of traditional glass painting by Zakopane artists.

Information for people with disabilities

The building has one main entrance with convenient access, and parking is available. The exhibition is located on the ground floor and the first floor. Restrooms are available on both levels, including an accessible toilet for guests with disabilities. The ground floor is step-free.

Access to the first floor is only via a narrow and steep staircase. An induction loop for the hearing impaired is installed on the first floor. Wheelchair users can move freely on the ground floor and while visiting the outdoor exhibition in the Centre’s garden.

Assistance dogs and guide dogs are welcome in all areas of the building.

The building does not have Braille signage or enlarged print for visually impaired guests, and there are no high-contrast markings on the staircase.