It is the main monument in the town centre and houses the museum of the Ciuc region.
About the place
Building started in spring 1623 for Mikó Ferenc, captain of the Ciuc, Gheorgheni and Cașin seats and adviser to Prince Gabriel Bethlen. In 1661 Ottoman and Tatar troops took the castle and burned it. It was rebuilt between 1714 and 1716 by the Austrian general Stephan Steinville, as the inscription above the gate records, and later served as barracks and headquarters of the 1st Szekler Infantry Regiment.
Since 1970 the castle has housed the Szekler Museum of Ciuc (Csíki Székely Múzeum), founded in 1930. The permanent exhibitions cover the history of the Ciuc region, rescued church treasures, the Franciscan printing press and bindery of Șumuleu and the history of the castle. Until 20 December 2026 there is also a temporary exhibition on Transylvania and the Ottoman Empire.
Good to know
- The museum is closed on Mondays and on religious and public holidays; last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
- Opposite stands the Town Hall, the former County Hall built in 1886–1887; it is worth a look.
- Every year the castle courtyard hosts the Early Music Festival (Régizene Fesztivál).
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9–17 |
| Wednesday | 9–17 |
| Thursday | 9–17 |
| Friday | 9–17 |
| Saturday | 9–17 |
| Sunday | 9–17 |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.