Rákóczi-Bornemisza castle - Gurghiu
13 km from Reghin, in the center of Gurghiu commune, right at the foot of the Citadel Hill, we find the Rákóczi-Bornemisza Castle ensemble. The beginnings of the castle are found during Prince Gheorghe Rákóczi I (1593-1648), who wanted to make a more accessible residence during the hunting parties to which he often participated in the Gurghiu Mountains. In 1717 he is concessioned to Vice-Chancellor Ioan Bornemisza and his descendants for the next 99 years. The Bornemisza family is investing in the field who manages to start up new buildings around the castle.
At the moment, the Rákóczi-Bornemisza Castle is in the custody of the Mureş County Museum. Every year, with the occasion of "Open Doors Day" are organized museum pedagogy workshops, where participants have the opportunity to discover the history of the castle.
Within the castle yard you can visit the dendrological park, established in 1740 by the Bornemisza family. Inside the park there are over 350 rare tree species, of which over 100 are exotic trees brought from other countries. The park offers its visitors a good opportunity to relax in a natural ambience, and to those who are botanical enthusiasts the opportunity to improve their knowledge.
At the moment, the Rákóczi-Bornemisza Castle is in the custody of the Mureş County Museum. Every year, with the occasion of "Open Doors Day" are organized museum pedagogy workshops, where participants have the opportunity to discover the history of the castle.
Within the castle yard you can visit the dendrological park, established in 1740 by the Bornemisza family. Inside the park there are over 350 rare tree species, of which over 100 are exotic trees brought from other countries. The park offers its visitors a good opportunity to relax in a natural ambience, and to those who are botanical enthusiasts the opportunity to improve their knowledge.
