April 26, 2024
 

Gorneşti

Author(s)/Editor(s): TONK Sándor

Year published: 1999

Page count: 16

Size: 12 x 19 cm

Languages: Hungarian

ISBN 973-9377-11-4

Publisher: UTILITAS

Sponsors: Gorneşti City Hall

Stock availability: On order

Sell Price: 0.00RON

Gorneşti

The Series Historic Buildings in Transylvania, launched in 1993, presents the most precious examples of Transylvanian built heritage connected to the Hungarian culture, with the purpose of drawing the general public's attention on values, heritage and our responsibilities towards these. The publications of this series are recommended especially to those who at present own or use such values, but also to those who are interested in history, architecture and the Transylvanian art.

Number 31 of the Series Historic Buildings in Transylvania presents Gorneşti, a settlement placed between Târgu Mureş and Reghin with a majority of Calvinists. The name of the settlement is first mentioned by written sources in 1319. The Calvinist basilica dates back to the 16th century, during the same time being built a quadrilateral castle, with four corner towers. During the second half of the 17th century it became the possession of Mihály Teleki, being part of the family's domain until the end of the World War II. Mihály Teleki was the one who rebuilt the castle in Renaissance style. The existent Baroque building was built between 1772 and 1802 according to the plans of András Mayerhoffer, having as model the Grassalkovich Castle in Gödöllő (Hungary). The initially Baroque and then English garden, respectively the sumptuously furnished castle were known as one of the most beautiful Baroque Transylvanian ensembles.