# Teleki Castle in Gornești

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> A U-shaped Baroque residence with 52 rooms and 365 windows, built between 1772 and 1803; restored with Romania's recovery funds and reopened in July 2026 as a museum, with guided tours and a historic park.

**At a glance:** Castles and palaces in Gornești, Mureș County. Opening hours: daily 10:00 – 18:00. Ticket: 40 lei. The visit takes 1 – 1½ hours. Information verified on 13 October 2026.

## Key facts

- **Opening hours:** daily 10:00 – 18:00 — Open daily, including Mondays. Guided tours start every hour on the hour, and the last one begins at 17:00. Tours run in Romanian, Hungarian and English. The castle reopened on 16 July 2026, so the schedule may be adjusted: check the official website before you set out.
- **Ticket:** 40 lei — 20 lei reduced
- **Visit duration:** 1 – 1½ hours — guided tour ~50 min, plus the park
- **With kids:** Yes — free under 13, park with a lake
- **Best season:** All year round — all year, daily
- **Address:** No. 479, Strada Principală, Gornești, Mureș County
- **Coordinates:** 46.6696, 24.6452
- **Phone:** +40 741 533 293
- **Website:** https://telekicastle.com/
- **Wikipedia:** https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castelul_Teleki_din_Gorne%C8%99ti
- **Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18538726
- **Categories:** [Castles and palaces](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/castele-si-palate), [Museums and memorial houses](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/muzee-si-case-memoriale)

## About Teleki Castle in Gornești

Teleki Castle in Gornești (Gernyeszeg) is one of the most important Baroque residences in Transylvania, built by the Counts Teleki on the site of an older fortress. The estate came into the family's hands in the 17th century through Chancellor Mihály Teleki, and the present castle was built between 1772 and 1803 for Count László Teleki, to plans by the architect Andreas Mayerhoffer, who also designed the Grassalkovich Palace at Gödöllő.

The U-shaped building has 52 rooms and 365 windows, with a domed pavilion rising in the centre above the reception hall. The family lived here until 1949, when the castle was nationalised and used for decades as a sanatorium. It was returned in 2011 and, after almost three years of works funded through the Romania Atractivă programme (under the national recovery plan) with 4.6 million euros, it reopened to the public on 16 July 2026; the official inauguration took place on 1 August.

### What you can see

The guided tour, about 50 minutes long, goes through the restored rooms and the museum exhibition on the history of the castle and the Teleki family, supplemented with digital and interactive content. The route also includes a room with Baroque frescoes discovered during the restoration, unknown until then even to the owners.

Outside lies the historic park, laid out at first as a French garden and later turned into an English landscape park, with centuries-old trees, a lake and avenues. Sandstone statues brought from Budapest in the early 20th century stand among the trees: Juno, Neptune, Venus and Bacchus, alongside satirical figures.

### Good to know

The castle is open daily, including Mondays, from 10:00 to 18:00. On the grounds are the 112 Coffee café and the museum shop, and the halls can be hired for events. Photo and film shoots are done through paid packages booked in advance.

## Don't miss

- The U-shaped Baroque façade, with the central pavilion crowned by a dome and a clock.
- The room with Baroque frescoes discovered during the restoration, included in the guided tour.
- The 52 rooms and 365 windows, with their symbolism explained by the guide.
- The historic park with a lake and sandstone statues of ancient deities, brought from Budapest.

## Good to know before you go

### Getting there

**By car:** the castle stands in the centre of Gornești commune, at No. 479 Strada Principală, ~17 km from Târgu Mureș.

### Fees & discounts

Full ticket 40 lei; reduced 20 lei (ages 13–18, pupils, students, seniors, with proof of eligibility); group of at least 20 people 30 lei per person, with one companion or guide free. Entry is free for children under 13, for people with intellectual disabilities together with their companion, and for residents of Gornești with an ID. Photo and film shoots: park package 350 lei, castle plus park package 600 lei, each for a maximum of 2 hours.

### Rules

The interior is visited with a guide, and groups are advised to book in advance. Follow the guide's instructions and do not touch the exhibits. Photo and film shoots require a booking and a paid package. Commercial filming needs a separate quote from the management.

### Facilities

Guided tours · museum with digital and interactive content · café (112 Coffee) · museum shop · historic park with a lake · halls for hire for events

## Details

- **Construction period:** 1772–1803
- **Architectural style:** Baroque
- **Founder:** Count László Teleki
- **Number of rooms:** 52
- **Collection type:** history, the Teleki family
- **Guided tour:** Yes

## Frequently asked questions about Teleki Castle in Gornești

**How much is a ticket to Teleki Castle in Gornești?**

A ticket to Teleki Castle in Gornești costs 40 lei (20 lei reduced). Full ticket 40 lei; reduced 20 lei (ages 13–18, pupils, students, seniors, with proof of eligibility); group of at least 20 people 30 lei per person, with one companion or guide free. Entry is free for children under 13, for people with intellectual disabilities together with their companion, and for residents of Gornești with an ID. Photo and film shoots: park package 350 lei, castle plus park package 600 lei, each for a maximum of 2 hours.

**What are the opening hours of Teleki Castle in Gornești?**

Opening hours at Teleki Castle in Gornești: daily 10:00 – 18:00. Open daily, including Mondays. Guided tours start every hour on the hour, and the last one begins at 17:00. Tours run in Romanian, Hungarian and English. The castle reopened on 16 July 2026, so the schedule may be adjusted: check the official website before you set out.

**How long does a visit to Teleki Castle in Gornești take?**

A visit to Teleki Castle in Gornești takes about 1 – 1½ hours (guided tour ~50 min, plus the park).

**Can you visit Teleki Castle in Gornești with kids?**

Yes, Teleki Castle in Gornești is suitable for children (free under 13, park with a lake).

**How do I get to Teleki Castle in Gornești?**

Teleki Castle in Gornești is located at No. 479, Strada Principală, Gornești, Mureș County. By car: the castle stands in the centre of Gornești commune, at No. 479 Strada Principală, ~17 km from Târgu Mureș.

**When is the best time to visit Teleki Castle in Gornești?**

The best season for Teleki Castle in Gornești: All year round (all year, daily).

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Last updated: 13 October 2026
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