Mureșenilor House – for a cup of culture
Brașov is considered one of the most beautiful and historical cities of Romania, being a real business card that presents the culture, customs and traditions of the entire nation.
The city at the foot of Tâmpa is a real tourist attraction, visited annually by both Romanian tourists and those from other countries who remain impressed by the beauty of Brașov, promising to return whenever they have the opportunity.
As in Brașov beauty is perfectly combined with civilization and culture, not only the eyes will enjoy a wonderful landscape but also the mind, having at your disposal a lot of historical, cultural and other information, which will enrich your culture.
One of these places, a true sanctuary of history, culture and beauty, located in the middle of Brașov is Mureșenilor House. Located right in Piața Sfatului, this cultural treasure will bring to your attention two outstanding figures of Romanian history and culture: Iacob Mureșianu and Andrei Mureșianu.
Established in 1968, as a result of a donation made by the descendants of the two famous members of the Mureșeni’s family, the museum having the same name hosts a valuable collection of furniture, paintings, sculptures and above all an archive of priceless cultural value, of over 25000 documents.
The building that accommodated the Mureșenilor House Museum dates from the 16th century and is in the neoclassical style, belonging to the great Andrei and Iacob Mureșianu.
They say that a person who does not know his history cannot understand his present and especially build his future, so if sometimes due to lack of free time or being too overwhelmed by everyday problems we do not manage to get our hands on a history book, let’s try to listen to the story told by some places and monuments, thus quenching our thirst for knowledge.
Andrei Mureșianu is a Transylvanian poet and revolutionary who lived between 1816-1863, being the author of the famous poem “Un răsunet” whose verses became the National Anthem of Romania in 1990.
Iacob Mureșianu is a poet, publicist, journalist, politician and honorary member of the Romanian Academy, living between the years 1812-1887, radically influencing the way of thinking during that politically, socially and culturally shaken period.
The Mureșenilor House Museum invites you on a journey through time, approximately two centuries ago, in the home of these two prominent figures of Romanian culture, enjoying a touch of intellectual indulgence.
The four rooms of the Mureșenilor House show not only cultural artifacts from the life of the Mureșianu’s family, but also from the socio-cultural life that took place in Brașov during the 19th century.
Hotel Alpin invites you to cross the threshold of Mureșenilor House, thus taking a lesson in history and culture in a relaxing way and in a space of stories.
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