Teleki Castle - Dumbrăvioara
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It is located 14 km from Târgu Mureş, on the left bank of the Mureş.
The construction of the castle was started in 1769 by the Chancellor of Transylvania, Sámuel Teleki, the founder of the Teleki Library in Târgu Mureș. The north wing was built between 1769 and 1770, and construction of the south wing began in 1773. The overall image of the castle in Dumbrăvioara is influenced by the Neo-Baroque central body, built by the Chancellor's great-grandson, the explorer Teleki Sámuel. Through the central building, the existing bodies from the 18th century were united, transforming the ensemble, which until then evoked the image of a mansion, into an integrated whole resembling the castles with "cour d'honneur" representative of the Baroque period.
The castle was considered one of the most splendidly arranged Transylvanian aristocratic dwellings of the interwar period, but, following the devastation and post-war looting, the furniture was largely destroyed.
The Teleki family received the castle back in 2005, but sold it. Today it is owned by Dr. Benedek Imre and his family from Târgu Mureș, who want to restore its former historical and cultural value. Thus, the castle will be renovated and will house meeting rooms, a museum, a café and guest rooms.
Address: no. 340, Principală Street, Dumbrăvioara
The castle was considered one of the most splendidly arranged Transylvanian aristocratic dwellings of the interwar period.
