Bánffy Palace
Palatul Bánffy
Transylvania's most important Baroque palace, now the National Art Museum, with classic works by Romanian and Hungarian painters.
Bánffy Palace was built in 1774–1785 for Transylvanian governor György Bánffy by the German architect Blaumann. Its façade features statues of Greek mythological figures and family coats of arms, and the spacious, elegant inner courtyard once welcomed Emperor Francis I of Austria. Today the palace houses the Cluj National Art Museum, with religious art from the 15th century onward, along with works by Romanian painters such as Grigorescu and Andreescu and by Hungarian artists. The courtyard hosts concerts and exhibitions in summer. Admission is about 10–20 lei, and the museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It stands on the east side of Unirii Square.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun 10:00–17:00 (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Pharmacy Museum (Hintz House)
- Union Square & St. Michael's Church
- Matthias Corvinus House
- Museum Square & Franciscan Church
- National History Museum of Transylvania
- Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania
- Dormition Cathedral & Avram Iancu Square
- Reformed Church on Farkas Street