Apafi castle in Dumbrăveni, Renaissance castle in Dumbrăveni, Romania.
The castle features a mansard roof, curved arches on the courtyard facade, and consists of northern and eastern wings spanning two levels.
Built between 1552 and 1567 by Grigore Apafi III, the castle later became Prince Mihály Apafi's residence after the destruction of Alba Iulia palace.
Four dedicated museum rooms within the castle present exhibitions about the Armenian community's history and influence in Transylvania.
The castle is accessible via DN14 road connecting Sighișoara and Sibiu, with visitor information available at telephone number 0040-745-257-524.
The castle's original defense system included a polygonal fortification with four towers and a water-filled moat surrounding three sides of the structure.
Location: Erzsébetváros
Location: Sibiu County
Address: Str. Cuza Vodă 4, oraș Dumbrăveni
GPS coordinates: 46.22500,24.57750
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:18
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