The
Bran Castle
Location: in Bran locality,
28 km far from Brasov.
Description: The castle was built in 1377-1378
by Ludovic I Anjou on top of the Bran Hillock. In 1427 Sigismund
I of Luxembourg, the king of Hungary enters in possession
of the castle. In 1448 the castle becomes the property of
Iancu de Hunedoara. During 1498-1878 the Bran Castle belonged
to the people of Brasov. Initially the castle had military
purpose that of defending the vital way which connected Brasov
town with Campulung town but it also had a commercial role
as it functioned as a custom point. On the 1st of December
1920 the City Council of Brasov donated the castle to Quinn
Maria of Romania. During 1920-1927 the castle was restored
under the supervision of Carol Liman, the Royal Court's architect
who transforms it into a beautiful summer residence, surrounded
by a park with promenade aisles, a lake, fountains, terraces.
In 1948 the castle enters in the state's possession and starting
with 1956 houses the Feudal History and Art Museum. In 1961
was opened an out-door ethnographic section.
The Corvins' Castle
Location: in Hunedoara city.
Description: The castle was built in the 14th century on the
spot of a Roman camp and in 1409 it was endowed to the Romanian
nobleman Voicu, Iancu de Hunedoara's father by Sigismund I
of Luxembourg, the king of Hungary for his courage during
the fights. Entered in Iancu de Hunedoara's possession the
castle suffered a series of changes and addings during 1440-1453.
The castle functioned as the princely residence but it also
had military purposes. The wing built by Matia Corvin, Iancu
de Hunedoara's son, is realized in Renaissance style. In 1618-1623
due to Gabriel Bethlen, Prince of Transylvania during that
time the castle suffers new changes. In the castle's yard
there is a well which is told to be dug by three Turkish prisoners
who were promised to be released if they could reach the water.
The Corvin's Castle is considered to be the most important
lay monument of Gothic architecture from Romania.
The Iulia Hasdeu Castle
Location: in Campina city, Prahova County, 33
km far from Ploiesti.
Description: The Iulia Hasdeu Castle was built in 1893-1898
by the Romanian writer Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu, after the
death of his daughter, Iulia. It is told that the castle’s
drafts were transmitted by Julia's Spirit during the spiritistic
meetings. The castle became Hasdeu's refuge. Here, surrounded
by loneliness, the writer spent the last years of his life.
After the earthquake from 1977, the castle entered in a long
process of restoration. Since 1994 the Iulia Hasdeu Castle
has been housing the "B.P.Hasdeu” Memorial Museum
which displays furniture, personal belongings of Hasdeu family,
photos and original documents, manuscripts, Hasdeu's reviews,
many pictures made by Nicolae Grigorescu and Sava Hentia.
The Huniazilor Palace
Location: in Timisoara, Timis County.
Description: The Huniazilor Palace is an edifice built in
1307-1318 at the orders of Carol I Robert Anjou. In 1441-1447
the palace was enlarged by the initiative of Iancu de Hunedoara.
During 1852-1856 the building was restored. Presently the
Huniazilor Palace houses the Banat Museum (Banat is a historical
and geographical province of Romania situated in the south-western
part of Romania). The museum displays collection of archeology
and history, ethnography, art and natural sciences.
The Banffy Palace
Location: in Cluj.
Description: The Banffy Palace was built in 1774-1785 in baroque
under the supervision of the architect Johann Eberhard Blaumann.
The Banffy Palace houses the National Art Museum from Cluj.
The museum displays collections of works belonging to painters
like Nicolae Tonitza, Lucian Grigorescu, Ion Tuculescu, Gheorghe
Petrascu, sculptures of Dimitrie Paciurea, Ion Irimescu, Corneliu
Medrea, Ion Jalea, graphics, pieces of old furniture.
The Princely Palace from Alba-Iulia
Location: in Alba Iulia, judetul Alba.
Description: The Princely Palace was built during the 13th
-18th centuries. The palace functioned as the residence of
Transylvania’s princes and also was the residence of
Mihai Viteazul, the Romanian Prince who realized in 1600 the
first Union of the main Romanian provinces (Transylvania,
Moldavia, Wallachia).
The Brukenthal Palace
Location: in Sibiu.
Description: The Brukenthal Palace is one of the most important
monuments built in baroque style from Romania. It was built
in 1778-1788 as the residence of the Baron Samuel von Brukenthal,
Governor of Transylvania in 1777-1787. The façade is
preserving the family blazon and inside objects belonging
to Brukenthal family are to be found. The Brukenthal Palace
houses the Art Gallery and the Brukenthal Library (with very
valuable books). The Art Gallery displays the following permanent
exhibitions: the National Art Gallery, the Stamps Cabinet,
the Decorative Art Collection and the Brukenthal picture gallery
(with exhibits brought by the baron from Vienna).
The Episcopal Palace
Location: in Oradea city, Bihor County.
Description: The Episcopal Palace was built in 1762-1770 in
baroque style under the supervision of the architect Franz
Anton Hillebrand. Presently the Episcopal Palace houses Tara
Crisurilor Museum (Tara Crisurilor can be translated as “the
land of the three rivers Cris”). This museum displays
collections of history and archeology, numismatics, ethnography,
clocks and silvering.
The Teleki Palace
Location: in Targu Mures city, Mures County.
Description: The Teleki Palace was built in 1797-1803 in Baroque
style combined with Neo-classical elements under the supervision
of the architect Ugrai László. In 1848 this
palace was the official residence of the General Jósef
Bem. Presently the Teleki Palace houses the Teleki Library.
The Teleki Palace wears the name of the Chancellor of Transylvania,
Samuel Teleki.
The Palace of Culture from Targu Mures
Location: in Targu Mures, Mures County.
Description: The Palace of Culture was built in 1911-1913
under the supervision of two architects: Jakab Dezsö
and Komor Marcell. The outside and inside decorations draw
the attention. You can admire the roof made of majolica, the
monumental mosaic, the bas-reliefs, the frescoes and the stained
glass windows. The inside hall is made of Carrara marble and
displays two Venetian mirrors and two mythological frescoes.
Presently the Palace of Culture houses some cultural institutions:
the Philharmonic, the Mures County’s Library, the Art
Museum, the Art Galleries, the permanent exhibition of the
History Museum.
The Mures County Administration Palace
Location: in Targu Mures, Mures County.
Description: The Mures County Administration Palace was built
in 1906-1907 in Secession style under the supervision of the
two architects: Jakab Dezsö and Komor Marcell. For 55
years this building has been functioning as the City Hall.
The clock-tower of 60 m high and the roof made of coloured
majolica draw the attention. The outside floral decorations
are also made of majolica. In 1990 the palace became the headquarters
of the Mures County Administration.
The Castle from Lazarea
Location: in Lazarea commune, Harghita County.
Description: The Castle was built in 1532 and after that it
suffered some changes in 1598 and 1631-1632. The costruction
was realized in the Renaissance style.
The Palace of Culture from Iasi
Location: in Iasi city, Iasi County.
Description: The Palace of Culture was built in 1907-1926
on the place where the Princely Residence used to function.
The Neo-Gothic construction was realized under the supervision
of the architect I.D.Berindei. Today the Palace of Culture
houses four museums dedicated to Moldavian history, ethnography,
art, science and technology.
Dinu Mihail Palace
Location: in Craiova, Dolj County.
Description: Dinu Mihail Palace was built in 1896 in French
academic style under the supervision of the French architect
Paul Gottereau. Presently the palace houses the Art Museum.
The museum was founded in 1954 and displays collection of
paintings, graphics and sculptures (There are exhibited seven
of Constantin Brancusi’s works).
The Cantacuzino Palace
Location: in Bucharest.
Description: The Cantacuzino Palace was built in the French
baroque style. The façade impresses by the monumental
entry guarded by two lions. During the World War II, the palace
was the residence of the Presidency of the Ministry Council.
Today it hosts George Enescu Museum (Music Museum).
The Royal Palace
Location: in Bucharest.
Description: It is situated on Calea Victoriei, in the Revolution
Square. It was built in 1812-1815 by Dinicu Golescu. In 1859
it functioned as the residence of Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza.
In 1882-1885 it was rebuilt under the supervision of the architect
Paul Gottereau and it was used during the official ceremonies.
The old boyar’s house became the residence of King Carol
I. Presently it houses the National Art Museum. The museum
displays works of some famous artists like El Greco, Rubens,
Renoir, Delacroix, Tintoretto, Monet, Brancusi, Grigorescu.
Stirbei Palace
Location: in Bucharest.
Description: Stirbei Palace is situated on Victoriei Street.
It is an elegant building decorated with Greek architectural
elements (columns, caryatids) realized in 1833-1835 under
the supervision of the architect Michael Sanjouand. The building
functioned as the private residence of Prince Barbu Stirbei.
The Ghica Tei Palace
Location: in Bucharest.
Description: The Ghica Tei Palace was built in 1822 at the
orders of Grigore IV Ghica, replacing the former house of
Ban Costache Ghica. The construction was realized in Italian
Neo-classical style combined with elements of French Renaissance.
The palace functioned as the prince’s summer residence.
Since 1979 the palace has been housing the “Tei”
restaurant
The Mogosoaia Palace
Location: on Mogosoaia lakeside, in Mogosoaia
commune, Ilfov County, 15 km far from Bucharest.
Description: The Mogosoaia Palace was built in 1702 by orders
of Prince Constantin Brancoveanu and it functioned as the
Prince’s summer residence. The Palace is situated in
the middle of a big garden and it represents a representative
construction of Brancoveanu’s era. The columns and the
banisters made of stone are richly carved in baroque style.
Presently the Palace houses The Medieval Art Museum which
displays sculptures in stone, silvering, icons and rare printing
works.
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