Villa Hügel was constructed in 1873 by industrialist Alfred Krupp. The villa is situated in the Essen district of Bredeney. The building has 269 rooms and 8,100 m2 of living and usable surface area. This former Krupps office lies in a 28 hectare park, high above the Ruhr Valley and the Baldeney lake. Today the villa, which can be visited by the public, plays host to regular concerts and exhibitions. The building is managed by the Ruhr Cultural Foundation.