"Sun" Palace, Brașov, Romania, Art Nouveau palace in Brașov, Romania
Sun Palace is an Art Nouveau residential building located at the intersection of Eroilor Boulevard and Mureșenilor Street in central Brașov. The two-story structure features ornamental towers and angel bas-reliefs that decorate its facade.
This structure was built in 1901 on the site of a former medieval gate with a cylindrical bastion and drawbridge that stood until 1836. The palace marks the transition from the city's fortified past to its modern residential development.
The building reflects the wealth and status of the Czell family, prominent beer manufacturers who shaped Brașov's commercial landscape in the early 1900s. Their investment in this ornate residence demonstrated their importance to the city's industrial development.
The building is easy to locate in the city center, situated at the intersection of two main streets and accessible by foot from the main square. The ground floor can be viewed from the street, providing a glimpse of the early 20th century commercial and residential space.
The ground floor once housed Restaurant Ursu, where locals gathered for early morning meals of traditional giblet soup and other regional dishes. This combination of elegant residential space with working-class dining reflects the building's role as a genuine community hub.
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