Palatul Brukenthal Avrig

Brukenthal Palace at Avrig is an elegant baroque summer residence, built in the eighteenth century by Baron Samuel von Brukenthal, governor of Transylvania and a great art collector, set in the town of Avrig between Sibiu and Făgăraș, at the foot of the Făgăraș Mountains. The ensemble, often compared to Central European noble residences, comprises the palace itself, with harmonious facades and once-lavish interiors, and a remarkable park laid out in baroque and English style, with alleys, terraces, an orangery and ornamental tree species, considered one of the oldest dendrological parks in Transylvania. Baron Brukenthal, known above all for the famous museum he founded in Sibiu, used the Avrig residence as a place of rest and horticultural experiments.

Over time the ensemble went through periods of decay, but it remains a valuable historical monument. The natural setting, with views toward the mountains, completes the charm of the place. Visitors can discover the palace and the park, checking the visiting schedule in advance, as it may vary.