Marincu Palace, heritage site in Dolj County, Romania
Marincu Palace is a historic building in Calafat built between 1904 and 1907 that now houses the Art and Ethnography Museum. The building combines French neoclassical style with Romanian elements and features three floors with approximately 40 rooms, detailed decorations, and original furnishings from the early 1900s.
The palace was built by Stefan Marincu, a wealthy mayor of Calafat, as a memorial to his daughter Mărioara who died young. After its construction, the building served as a girls school and later as a cultural center before becoming a museum in 1967.
The palace reflects the memory of the Marincu family and their role in the community. The museum collection displays both Romanian artworks and traditional crafts that tell the story of daily life in Calafat and the region.
The building is centrally located in Calafat and easily accessible on foot from other parts of town. Opening times are typically from morning until mid-afternoon, providing a good window to explore, and the museum staff offers friendly guidance through the collections.
Two stone lions guard the palace entrance, symbolizing the strength and wealth of the family that built it. Inside, a historic Bluthner piano from the early 1900s remains as one of the collection's prized pieces.
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