Location: Avrig, Sibiu county – Transylvania
Nearest towns: Sibiu (16 miles west)
Nearest airports: Sibiu - 20 miles; Targu Mures – 88 miles
The former summer residence of Transylvania governor (Baron) Samuel von Brukenthal now welcomes guests interested in history, outdoors and great authentic foods. Built in the mid-1700's on a 40-acre domain, the Brukenthal Residence – Avrig is one of the finest examples of late-Baroque architecture in Transylvania.
Room Features: The 12 rooms available for overnight guests are large, bright and simply furnished (three-star rating). All rooms have comfortable beds, cable-TV, free Internet and private baths with all modern amenities.
Amenities: Restaurant, bar, Orangerie, event rooms, botanical park, souvenir shop, museum (medieval art and crafts). The restaurant serves dishes prepared according to secret Transylvanian recipes, using ingredients from the palace's own garden.
Guest Services: Room service, Airport transfers (for a fee), Laundry, Maid service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Bicycle rental
Rates: from $39 / day (double occupancy). All taxes and breakfast are included.
Activities: Nature walks, visits to traditional villages, local foods and drinks tasting, horse-back riding, visits to the local glass-workshop.
Nearby attractions:
Sibiu – beautiful medieval and Transylvania's cultural events capital.
Marginimea Sibiului villages.
Southern Transylvania Saxon fortified churches.
Fagaras Fortress
Brukenthal Residence is the ideal start or end point for a Trans-Fagarasan scenic drive over the Carpathian Mountains.
Website:
www.palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro
Reservations:
rezervari@palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro
or call +4 0269 523.111
Address:
Str. Gheorghe Lazar 39
555200 Avrig - Romania
