The Castle of Gilău, along with the Castle of Gherla, is one of the earliest castles with rectangular plan in Transylvania. The castle is under renovation, but the castle's garden is open to visitors at some events (e.g. the "Várkert" (Castle's Garden) Festival, The Hungarian Day of the Transilvania Film Festival etc.).
The Gyulay Castle from Mintia in the largest Classicist-style castle in Transylvania. It is located at only 5 km from Deva city, in the middle of a beautiful 5-hectares park. In the castle park there are several 300-years-old oak and plane trees, which surround the imposing castle building. The castle has been almost totally renovated and its ground floor serves as home to the owners, the Horváth-Tholdi family, while at the first floor there are several guest rooms. The castle is open for visitors and guests.
Today this fantastic monument building and its peaceful surroundings host a modern, luxury hotel. Each room has its original design based on a specific theme - some of them are decorated by the original Renaissance mural paintings, antique furniture and fireplaces. The style of the hotel combines perfectly the atmosphere of old, noble times with the latest interior design trends that assure its elegance and comfort. The castle hotel provides an excellent location for relaxation and active recreation for the entire family.
The second edition of Awake Festival will take place at the Teleki Estate between 17-19 august 2018. The line-up includes famous international bands like Morcheeba, Wilkinson or The Subways, but also Romanian and Hungarian ones.
Six castles in Transylvania, Romania joined the series of events called PIKNIK – Open Castles’ Week, coordinated by the Castle in Transylvania Programme between 24th and 27th May and jointly attracted over 3000 visitors.
Step through the open gates of Transylvanian castles! Six castles open their doors for you between the 24th and 27th of May as part of the international event series entitled Private Heritage Week.
Dress Bohemian style and enjoy an original cultural & social event in a Transylvanian castle! The party will take place in the castle's cellar on 28th October from 19:00 to 22:00.
The photographer Szabó Tamás traveled all around Transylvania taking photos of castles and manors. Now we invite you to see a selection of the best pictures at the Kalnoky Castle in Micloșoara/Miklósvár. On view until October 29th.
The Castle in Transylvania webshop will be present at the Zain – Design Expressions 2017 festival with an exhibition of unique products inspired by Transylvanian castles and designed by local artists. The webshop now moves offline for a few days and the exhibition offers you a special opportunity to see and touch the products in person. See you between 19-21 October in K+ Community Center Cluj-Napoca (str. Memorandumului nr. 3)!