Matthias Corvinus House, Cluj-Napoca
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Location | Cluj-Napoca |
Country | Romania |
Construction Start Date | 15th century |
Completion Date | 15th century |
Style | Gothic |
The Matthias Corvinus House (Romanian: Casa Matei Corvin, Hungarian: Mátyás király szülőháza) is one of the oldest buildings in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. It was build in the 15th century as a small guesthouse. During its history, the house served as a jail, hospital, and museum; it is now home to a visual arts institute.
Matthias Corvinus (Romanian: Matei Corvin), son of John Hunyadi, Voivode of Transylvania, later one of the most renowned kings of Hungary, was born in this building.
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