Rhedey museum - Sângeorgiu de Pădure

In the center of the town of Sângeorgiu de Pădure can be found the neo-baroque styled castle of the Rhédey noble family. The castle was built on the ruins of a 16th century monastery and church. Local history and European aristocracy connections are related to the castle. Claudia was born in this castle and she has found her eternal rest in the crypt under the reformed church across the street. To enrich and to fill the voids about the knowledge about Claudia, the town of Sângeorgiu de Pădure has initiated a historical research. During this research, her personal diary, written in German, of the most famous member of the family, Claudia Rhédey, the great-great grandmother of the Queen of Great Britain.

Based on the historical research and, on the other hand, on the diary, in autumn of 2019, the exhibition ”Mysteria  Residentiae Rhédey”, dedicated to the Rhédey family, was born. Across the street from the Rhédey Castle there is the Gothic styled, 14th century built reformed church. In the crypt underneath Claudia has her ethernal rest.
Her memory is kept alive through two memorial plaques, erected by her granddaughter, Victoria Mary of Teck, wife of King George V. In 2008, HRH, the Prince of Wales, Charles has honored his ancestor, visiting the church and signing the guest book.

ENTRANCE HOURS:
The entrance in the castle is made every one hour. Each tour is made with a guide.
1 May - 30 September
Monday- Friday: 9:00-16:00, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-16:00

1 October - 30 April
Monday- Friday: 9:00-15:00, Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Visiting is NOT possible for an indefinite period!