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Tugendhat Villa in Brno
Villa Tugendhat in Brno, designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is an outstanding example of the International Style of the modern architectural movement that emerged in Europe in the 1920s. Its unique value lies in the use of innovative spatial and aesthetic concepts, which aimed to meet new lifestyle needs by taking advantage of the opportunities provided by modern industrial production.
Kazan Federal University Astronomical Observatory
The heritage site consists of two parts: one is located in the historical center of Kazan, and the other is located in the forest area in the western suburbs of the city. The Kazan City Observatory was built in 1837 on the campus of Kazan Federal University. It has a semicircular outer wall and three domed towers, where astronomical instruments are placed. The Engelhardt Observatory in the suburbs includes a sky observation building and a residential building, all located in a park. The observatory has preserved complete astronomical instruments and now mainly serves an educational function.