Michael Brukenthal House

no. 12, Bălcescu Nicolae Street
the 15th century, 1786-1790
Representing the most important building of the street, the Michael Brukenthal Palace was erected in 1786 by the grandson of Samuel Brukenthal, county administrator of the German population between 1790 and 1813.
The coat of arms of Michael von Brukenthal and his second wife, Kristina, countess of Teleki, made in polychrome plastering can be seen on the wall opposing the entrance, at the first floor. The halls at the interior are richly ornamented with plaster images in relief. The posterior façade preserving all the original elements can be seen from the garden of this small palace, partially occupied by the building at no. 7, Xenopol Street.