Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilisation

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A brief history of Deva and its other neighbouring citadels as well as extensive archaeological discoveries from the numerous sights in and around the Orastie mountains are exhibited in the museum.

The museum is housed in the 17th century Magna Curia Palace. Construction of the palace took place in 1621 under the authority of Prince (Voivode) Gabor Bethlen. Under Bethlen's rule, Deva was, for a short time, the capital of Transylvania. The palace is located at the foot of the citadel hill next to a small park.

Housed in a separate building next to the palace is the Natural History Museum (Muzeul Stintale Naturii). The Art Gallery branch of the museum (Sectia de Arta) is located in the opposite prefecture, on the opposite side of the park on the corner of Str. 1 Decembrie and Str. Avram Iancu.

[edit] Contact Information

Address:
Dacian and Roman Civilization Museum
B-dul 1 Decembrie 1918 nr. 39
Deva
jud. Hunedoara
2700
Romania

Tel: (0254) 212-200; (0254) 216-750
Fax: (0254) 212-200
(from abroad change the area code from 0254 to 40-254)

Email: muzeucdr_deva(at)smart(dot)ro
Email: museum(at)worldwidesam(dot)net