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Museums In Cluj-Napoca
{{short description, None This is a list of the most important tourist sites in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Historical places Places of worship * Bob Church * Calvaria Church * Church on the Hill * Evangelical Church * Franciscan Church * Greek Catholic Cathedral in Cipariu Square (under construction) * Metropolitan Cathedral * Minorites' Church * Neolog Synagogue * Piarists' Church * Ss. Peter and Paul Church * St. Michael's Church * Unitarian Church * Reformed Church on Wolves' Street (today Kogălniceanu Street) Historical buildings * Babos Palace * Bánffy Palace * Beldi Palace * Benkő House * Berde Palace * Biasini Hotel * City Hall * Convictus Nobilium * Elian Palace * Filstich-Kemény House * Firemen's Tower * Heltai House * Hintz House * Jósika Palace * Kovary House * Master's House * Matthias Corvinus House * Mikes Palace * Mint House * New York Hotel (also known as Continental Hotel) * Orthodox Archbishopric Palace * Palace of Finance * Palace of Jus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cluj-Napoca
; hu, kincses város) , official_name=Cluj-Napoca , native_name= , image_skyline= , subdivision_type1 = Counties of Romania, County , subdivision_name1 = Cluj County , subdivision_type2 = Subdivisions of Romania, Status , subdivision_name2 = County seat , settlement_type = Municipiu, City , leader_title = Mayor , leader_name = Emil Boc , leader_party = National Liberal Party (Romania), PNL , leader_title1 = Deputy Mayor , leader_name1 = Dan Tarcea (PNL) , leader_title2 = Deputy Mayor , leader_name2 = Emese Oláh (Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania, UDMR) , leader_title3 = City Manager , leader_name3 = Gheorghe Șurubaru (PNL) , established_title= Founded , established_date = 1213 (first official record as ''Clus'') , area_total_km2 = 179.5 , area_total_sq_mi = 69.3 , area_metro_km2 = 1537.5 , elevation_m = 340 , population_as_of = 2011 Romanian census, 2011 , population_total = 324,576 , population_foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cluj-Napoca City Hall
The Cluj-Napoca City Hall, located at 3 Moților Street, is the seat of government for Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Built at the end of the 19th century after the plans of architect Ignác Alpár, it features a Viennese Baroque architecture, baroque facade with a corner clock tower. Affixed to the tower was the seal of Kolozs County, of which the city was the seat when it was part of Austria-Hungary before 1918, as the building initially housed the county's headquarters. The building was erected according to the city's 1798 development plan, whereby every new building had to be approved by the city council. During its days as county headquarters, the building served multiple purposes–as a political, administrative and fiscal centre. At the same time, the large halls hosted exhibitions of both established and younger artists, and, starting at the turn of the 20th century, the city's Ball (dance), balls. The building is classified as a historic monument by the Ministry of Culture and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babeș-Bolyai University
The Babeș-Bolyai University ( ro, Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai , hu, Babeș-Bolyai Tudományegyetem, commonly known as UBB) is a public research university located in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. UBB has a long academic tradition, started by Universitas Claudiopolitana in 1581. It occupies the first position in the University Metaranking, initiated by the Romanian Ministry of Education and Research in 2016 Babeș-Bolyai University is the largest Romanian university with about 50,000 students. It offers study programmes in Romanian, Hungarian, German, English, and French (as well as a smaller number of programmes at the Master's level taught in Spanish, Italian, and Japanese). The university was named, following the fusion in 1959 of the Romanian and Hungarian-language universities in Cluj, after two prominent scientists from Transylvania, the Romanian bacteriologist Victor Babeș and the Hungarian mathematician János Bolyai. It is one of the five members of the ''Universitaria Consortiu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Museum Of Transylvanian History
The National Museum of Transylvanian History ( ro, Muzeul Național de Istorie a Transilvaniei, hu, Erdélyi Történelmi Múzeum) is a history and archaeology museum in the city of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. It features a permanent exhibition, as well as temporary exhibitions, the "Tezaur" exhibition, and Pharmacy Historical collection—this last opened in the Hintz House, an historical building in the city's center. The beginnings of the museum date back to 1859 with the foundation of the Society of the Transylvanian Museum, featuring collections of antiquities and botanical, zoological and mineralogical specimens. In 1929 the collection of artefacts was transferred to the Romanian Institute of Classical Studies. After several further movements, caused by lack of space, the collection was reopened in 1937 at its current site in Piaţa Muzeului ( Constantin Daicoviciu street), in the center of Cluj-Napoca. Permanent collection The permanent collection is organized in chrono ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ethnographic Museum Of Transylvania
The Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania ( ro, Muzeul Etnografic al Transilvaniei; hu, Erdélyi néprajzi múzeum) is situated in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. With a history of almost 100 years, the ''Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania'' is one of the first and greatest of its kind in Romania. It has two exhibition sections, one of which is to be found in downtown '' Reduta Palace'' (21, Memorandumului Street), while the other exhibition section is the open-air ''Romulus Vuia Park'' situated on the city's north-west side, in ''Hoia Forest''. History ''Muzeul Etnografic al Ardealului'' was founded June 16, 1922. Collection The museum has a collection of more than 50,000 objects reflecting the occupations, the habits and the life style of the Transylvanian rural population. Part of this collection is to be found in the Reduta Palace while the rest of the objects are in the open-air section. Reduta Palace The collection here presented is a representative selection of the items a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transylvania State Philharmonic Orchestra
The Transylvania State Philharmonic Orchestra of Cluj-Napoca ( ro, Filarmonica de Stat Transilvania) has grown to be a valuable institution of music, having a sustained presence in the Romanian and European cultural space. History As an artistic institution dedicated exclusively to concert activities, The Cluj-Napoca Philharmonic was founded through an official decree of Romania’s Council of Ministers, in the autumn of 1955, carrying the name ''"The Transylvania State Philharmonic Cluj-Napoca"''. At that time, the symphonic orchestra had 75 musicians and the ensemble of traditional music had 20 members. Under the supervision of Maestro Wilhelm Demian, the members of the new institution were selected. Maestro Antonin Ciolan was appointed principal conductor of the symphonic ensemble. The first concert took place on December 4, 1955. Nonetheless, the tradition of symphonic activity in Cluj-Napoca has its history since the beginning of the 19th century, maintained by associations li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cluj-Napoca Hungarian Opera
The Cluj-Napoca Hungarian Opera ( hu, Kolozsvári Állami Magyar Opera; ro, Opera Maghiară din Cluj) is an opera company in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, founded on 17 December 1948. It resides at the Hungarian Theatre of Cluj The State Hungarian Theatre of Cluj ( hu, Kolozsvári Állami Magyar Színház; ro, Teatrul Maghiar de Stat din Cluj) is a theatre in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Performances are played in Hungarian, with simultaneous translation into Romanian or Engli .... The structure was built during 1909–1910 on the site of an old summer theatre, and was reconstructed in 1959–1961. The ensemble can host up to 862 people. References External links * * {{Authority control Buildings and structures in Cluj-Napoca Romanian opera companies Opera houses in Romania Culture in Cluj-Napoca Tourist attractions in Cluj-Napoca Musical groups established in 1948 Theatres completed in 1910 Music venues completed in 1910 Arts organizations established in 1948 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romanian National Opera, Cluj-Napoca
The Romanian National Opera, Cluj-Napoca ( ro, Opera Națională Română din Cluj-Napoca) is one of the national opera and ballet companies of Romania. The Opera shares the same building with the National Theatre in Cluj-Napoca. History The Romanian Opera was officially opened on 18 September 1919, simultaneously with the National Theatre and the Gheorghe Dima Music Academy. On 13–14 May 1920 the first two performances - 2 symphonic concerts - were conducted there by Czech conductor Oskar Nebdal. The first opera performance took place on 25 May 1920 with the Romanian version Giuseppe Verdi's ''Aida'', with Alfred Novak as conductor, and Constantin Pavel as stage director. Famous artists of the early days of the institution include Constantin Pavel, the first director of the institution and the first tenor to sing the role of Radames in the Cluj-Napoca Romanian Opera, Italian conductor Egisto Tango, composer Tiberiu Brediceanu, baritone Dimitrie Popovici-Bayreuth. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hungarian Theatre Of Cluj
The State Hungarian Theatre of Cluj ( hu, Kolozsvári Állami Magyar Színház; ro, Teatrul Maghiar de Stat din Cluj) is a theatre in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Performances are played in Hungarian, with simultaneous translation into Romanian or English usually available. The structure, built during 1909-1910 and reconstructed in 1959-1961, can seat 862 people in the main auditorium. The building, which also houses the Cluj-Napoca Hungarian Opera, is listed in the National Register of Historic Monuments. History The Hungarian Theatre of Cluj was founded in 1792 and was the first Hungarian theatre company in Transylvania, now a part of modern-day Romania. The Hungarian Theatre of Cluj functions as a repertory theatre, entirely subsidized by the Romanian Ministry of Culture. The defining periods of the theatre were shaped by directors of international fame who are considered key figures of Hungarian and European theatre, including Gyula E. Kovács, the initiator of the Shakespeare-se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cluj-Napoca National Theatre
The Lucian Blaga National Theatre (Romanian: Teatrul Național ''Lucian Blaga'') in Cluj-Napoca, Romania is one of the most prestigious theatrical institutions in Romania. The theatre shares the same building with the Romanian Opera. Building The theatre was built between 1904 and 1906 by the famous Austrian architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer, who designed several theatres and palaces across Europe in the late 19th century and early 20th century, including the theatres in Iași, Oradea, Timișoara, and Chernivtsi ( ro, Cernăuți). The project was financed using only private capital (Sandor Ujfalfy bequeathed his domains and estates from Szolnok-Doboka County to the National Theatre Fund from Kolozsvár). The theatre opened on 8 September 1906 with Ferenc Herczeg's ''Bujdosók'' and until 1919, as Cluj was part of the Kingdom of Hungary, it was home to the local Hungarian National Theatre ( hu, Nemzeti Színház). The last performance of the Hungarian troupe was held ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cluj - National Theater (22211863032)
; hu, kincses város) , official_name=Cluj-Napoca , native_name= , image_skyline= , subdivision_type1 = County , subdivision_name1 = Cluj County , subdivision_type2 = Status , subdivision_name2 = County seat , settlement_type = City , leader_title = Mayor , leader_name = Emil Boc , leader_party = PNL , leader_title1 = Deputy Mayor , leader_name1 = Dan Tarcea (PNL) , leader_title2 = Deputy Mayor , leader_name2 = Emese Oláh ( UDMR) , leader_title3 = City Manager , leader_name3 = Gheorghe Șurubaru (PNL) , established_title= Founded , established_date = 1213 (first official record as ''Clus'') , area_total_km2 = 179.5 , area_total_sq_mi = 69.3 , area_metro_km2 = 1537.5 , elevation_m = 340 , population_as_of = 2011 , population_total = 324,576 , population_footnotes= , population_density_km2=1 808 , pop_est_as_of = 2016 , population_est = 321,687 , pop_est_footnotes= , population_metro=411,379 , coo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capitoline Wolf Statue, Cluj-Napoca
The Capitoline Wolf Statue ( ro, Statuia Lupoaicei) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania is located on Eroilor Boulevard, in the city centre on the banks of the Someșul Mic River. Overview After the Union of Transylvania with Romania of 1 December 1918, the University of Upper Dacia was organised at Cluj, ultimately being renamed King Ferdinand I University. It was officially opened on 1 February 1920 in the presence of King Ferdinand I and of the royal family. Representatives of the Allies of World War I and of countries neutral during the First World War were also present. The following year, the Italian state made a gift to the city of Cluj a copy of the Capitoline Wolf, after it had already given one to Bucharest in 1906 and another one to Chișinău in 1921. In the following years a fourth would be sent to Timișoara and a fifth to Târgu Mureș. They all symbolised the unity of Romanians from all parts of the country and their Latinity. The Cluj-Napoca monument, brought to Clu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
