Magna Curia (Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilisation)
Magna Curia – Muzeul Civilizației Dacice și Romane
A Renaissance palace at the foot of Deva Fortress, housing artifacts from Dacian fortresses and Roman sites.
Magna Curia, also known as Bethlen Palace, was remodeled in the 17th century by Gabriel Bethlen, Prince of Transylvania, into a Renaissance-Baroque residence. Today it houses the Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilisation of Hunedoara County. Its displays include gold and silver objects, coins, carvings and weapons unearthed at sites such as the Dacian royal capital Sarmizegetusa Regia and Ulpia Traiana. It makes a good introduction before visiting the Dacian fortresses. The palace has a garden in front and is next to the castle's cable car station. It is closed on Mondays, and a visit takes about one hour.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Deva Fortress
- Corvin Castle
- Strei Church
- Cinciș Lake
- Hațeg-Slivuț Bison Reserve
- Prislop Monastery
- Hațeg UNESCO Global Geopark
- Sântămăria-Orlea Church