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Brukenthal National Museum

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The Brukenthal Palace and collections from Baron Samuel von Brukenthal represent the nucleus of the present Brukenthal National Museum. It is a complex of 7 museums in different locations.

Baron von Brukenthal (1721-1803) was a personal advisor of Empress Maria Theresa and governor of the Grand Principality of Transylvania. He brought together a stunning collection of paintings, prints, a library and a coin collection. Having no male heir, he disposed that his entire estate was to be placed in the custody of the Evangelical Church of Sibiu while the palace presenting his collections to be open for the public. The collections were officially opened to the public in 1817.

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Brukenthal National Museum

Piața Mare 4 - 5
550163 Sibiu
Romania