Csog Jolán is a traditional artisan that has worked with textiles for several decades. His work includes carpet weaving and making traditional costumes and fabrics that are used to adorn homes. His artisan work can be seen at Motolla Craftsman’s House in Filia, based on prior appointment.
Telefon: 0040 742 995 818
Before 2004, Dávid Alpár, who is now a traditional costume artisan, worked in a tailor’s workshop. Afterwards, he began making Hungarian ceremonial costumes specific of the 18th century and other traditional clothing items. In his work, he only uses high quality, natural and traditional materials and avoids using synthetic fabrics. “I find it very important for my clients to be pleased when they leave my workshop and for each item of clothing to be made exactly the way that our ancestors envisioned. In what concerns the Hungarian ceremonial costumes, I try to follow all the rules related to their tailoring. I pay close attention to the precision, the cut, the choice of the right strap, as well as the accurate reproduction of the period elements.” – says the artisan.
Phone number: 0040 752 112 126 / 0040 742 234 474
email:davidalpar71@gmail.com
Nagy György’s workshop in Tălișoara produces various wrought-iron items that delight the eyes, such as life-size gates, different ornamental items and many elegant lamps. The traditional artisan has learnt the craft from his parents and he pays special attention to the manner in which he uses the traditional ornamental elements. His work can be seen in Tălișoara, based on prior appointment.
Phone number: 0040 727 859 559
Furniture painting in Vârghiș is considered to be one of the most representative traditions in the area. It was first taught in an institutional setting as of the second half of the 20th century and it later became part of the heritage. At present, it is viewed as a symbol of Vârghiș identity – not only locally, but globally as well. Currently, the 16th generation of the Sütő Family carriers on the family craftmanship that it has inherited from its ancestors. During the presentations made by István and his father, Gábor, on the Sütő estate, you can see a beautiful room filled with vintage pieces of furniture and tools, and you can learn about the craft of making traditional furniture, from woodcarving to decoration.
Phone number: 0040 732 115 387
One of the main tourist attractions that is a must-see in Vârghiș is the impressive Daniel Castle that was built in various stages in time and in various styles. It was first mentioned in the official documents in 1580 under the name of “Daniel Castle in Vârghiș”. Until the middle of the 20th century, it was owned by the Daniel Family, but after the 1949 nationalisation, it became a state property and the family was forced to move. The hardships of the following decades left the castle in a terrible state. Later on, between 1980 and 1984, the building was finally restored. At present, the castle is owned by Esztergomi Önkormányzat (the Local Administration in Esztergom) and it can be visited on a daily basis between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Phone number: 0040 741 090 737 (Román Attila).
The first museum of the Baraolt region was created in 1979 by the local historian Kászoni Gáspár (1896-1989) and it was called Baróti Tájmúzeum (the Traditional Museum of Baraolt). Here, you can see a global sensation piece: the mastodont skeleton that was discovered in the summer of 2008 in Racoșul de Sus Village. At present, you can see almost the entire skeleton of this prehistoric elephant that dates back to approximately 3.5-4 million years ago, in the position in which it was found, lying on its side. An interesting fact is that so far, only a few skeletal remains of this species have been found and this is the only almost complete skeleton.
Phone numer: 0040 367 108 497
KÖRTÖVÉS GUEST VILLAGE
527180 Vârghiș nr. 652, România
