# Pünkösti Manor House

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> A noble manor house in the centre of Ozun village, with a tall double mansard roof, linked to Major Pünkösti Gergely, who announced the end of serfdom in the Three Seats in 1848.

**At a glance:** Castles and palaces in Ozun, Covasna County. The visit takes 20 min. Information verified on 13 October 2026.

## Key facts

- **Opening hours:** The manager (Ozun town hall) does not publish visiting hours; an unofficial listing gives Monday to Friday, 9:00–14:00, but this has not been confirmed. To go inside, phone the town hall before you set off.
- **Visit duration:** 20 min — exterior and plaque only
- **With kids:** Yes — open yard
- **Parking:** Yes, free — on the street, in the village centre
- **Best season:** All year round — the exterior can be seen all year
- **Address:** Strada Gábor Áron no. 104, Ozun, Covasna County
- **Coordinates:** 45.7977, 25.8437
- **Phone:** +40 267 331 002
- **Website:** https://ozun.ro/
- **Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42889700
- **Categories:** [Castles and palaces](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/castele-si-palate), [Monuments and historic sites](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/monumente-si-situri-istorice)

## About Pünkösti Manor House

In the middle of the village of Ozun, a few kilometres from Sfântu Gheorghe, a tall double mansard roof makes the Pünkösti manor house one of the easiest to recognise in the area. The commune has dozens of manor houses, and this one is regarded as one of the most remarkable architecturally: a popular Transylvanian variant of the late-Baroque mansard, with thick walls and splayed window niches.

The date of construction is still debated. The list of historic monuments and local press place it around 1810, but restoration work in recent years brought to light carved beams recording a renovation in 1729 by György Pünkösti and his wife, Klára Baló, which shows that an older house stood here. The family name, with documented roots going back to 1614, remains tied to the place. The best known of its descendants, Gergely Pünkösti (1820–1912), a major in the 1848–1849 revolution, announced the end of serf obligations in the Three Seats on 30 May 1848 at the assembly in Cernatu de Jos. A memorial plaque on the wall of the manor house keeps his name.

The building is now publicly owned, and according to local press its restoration was completed in 2025.

### What you can see

The main attraction is the exterior: the façade with splayed window niches, the double roof — a remarkable piece of carpentry for its time — and the plaque dedicated to Gergely Pünkösti. The carved wooden beams, about 7 metres long, found during the restoration and taken from the ceiling of a banqueting hall, are displayed inside the manor house, according to a source from the România Atractivă programme. Nearby stand other manor houses and castles of Ozun, among them the Béldy-Mikes castle and the Temesváry manor house, which turns the village centre into a small trail of Three Seats manor houses.

### Good to know

The manor house is not a museum with officially announced visiting hours. Sources differ on its present use: some call it the commune's library, others a community centre or a base for local associations. To go inside, the surest way is to phone the town hall of Ozun.

## Don't miss

- The tall double mansard roof, a Transylvanian variant of the late-Baroque mansard.
- The memorial plaque to Major Gergely Pünkösti, who announced the end of serfdom in the Three Seats in 1848.
- The thick walls and splayed window niches of the main block, kept from the old construction.
- The other manor houses in the centre of Ozun, among them the Béldy-Mikes castle and the Temesváry manor house.

## Good to know before you go

### Getting there

**By car:** the manor house stands on Strada Gábor Áron, the main road of Ozun village, ~8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Sfântu Gheorghe, the county seat of Covasna. It is easy to reach from the town on the national road that runs through the village; the centre of the commune and the town hall are a few hundred metres away.

**Public transport:** bus or train links to Ozun have not been confirmed from an official source; for a trip without a car, check the timetables in Sfântu Gheorghe.

### Where to park

There is no car park built specially for the manor house; cars are left at the edge of the street in the village centre, where there is usually enough room.

### Fees & discounts

The manager publishes no prices for visits; the exterior can be seen from the street without a ticket.

### Rules

The building is a historic monument and public property: respect the yard and the fences, do not climb on roofs or façade elements, and do not leave children unattended. For photography with professional equipment or for group visits, notify the town hall in advance. Drones require the manager's consent.

### Facilities

no ticket desk or shop on site · no audio guide · the town hall and the village centre are nearby · restaurants, accommodation and shops in Sfântu Gheorghe

## Details

- **Construction period:** c. 1810
- **Architectural style:** folk Baroque

## Frequently asked questions about Pünkösti Manor House

**How long does a visit to Pünkösti Manor House take?**

A visit to Pünkösti Manor House takes about 20 min (exterior and plaque only).

**Can you visit Pünkösti Manor House with kids?**

Yes, Pünkösti Manor House is suitable for children (open yard).

**Where can I park at Pünkösti Manor House?**

There is free parking at Pünkösti Manor House (on the street, in the village centre). There is no car park built specially for the manor house; cars are left at the edge of the street in the village centre, where there is usually enough room.

**How do I get to Pünkösti Manor House?**

Pünkösti Manor House is located at Strada Gábor Áron no. 104, Ozun, Covasna County. By car: the manor house stands on Strada Gábor Áron, the main road of Ozun village, ~8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Sfântu Gheorghe, the county seat of Covasna. It is easy to reach from the town on the national road that runs through the village; the centre of the commune and the town hall are a few hundred metres away. Public transport: bus or train links to Ozun have not been confirmed from an official source; for a trip without a car, check the timetables in Sfântu Gheorghe.

**When is the best time to visit Pünkösti Manor House?**

The best season for Pünkösti Manor House: All year round (the exterior can be seen all year).

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Last updated: 13 October 2026
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