Birthplace of Stephen Bocskay

The residence, located at Matei Corvin Street number 4, displays architectural elements characteristic of medieval Transylvanian buildings with a rectangular stone structure.

Stephen Bocskay, born in this house in 1557, became Prince of Transylvania and Hungary, leading significant political reforms during the early seventeenth century.

The building incorporates fragments of medieval walls in its basement, representing multiple periods of Cluj-Napoca's architectural development through the centuries.

Currently owned by Sapientia University, the building maintains its status as a protected heritage site under the classification code CJ-II-m-B-07392.

The basement contains original stone elements from different construction phases, revealing the evolution of building techniques in Transylvania across multiple centuries.

Location: Cluj-Napoca

Location: Cluj County

Address: Str. Matei Corvin 4, municipiul Cluj-Napoca

GPS coordinates: 46.77089,23.58795

Latest update: March 8, 2025 02:01