Guild Museum, Târgu Secuiesc, Covasna

1. Turóczi House

Turóczi House, which houses the museum, is located on the site of the former cannon foundry. It is located in the Historical Center of Târgu Secuiesc and is one of the oldest buildings of the town and former town hall.

2. The cannon and the courtyard

In the courtyard of the Guild Museum there is a copy of the cannon of the Pashoptist revolutionary Gábor Áron, made by local craftsmen in 1971. The original bronze cannon can be found in the Museum of Sfântu Gheorghe (CV). Upstairs, the house has a wrought iron balcony as can be found in other old buildings in the city. The courtyard is a typically Szekler one.

3. Goldsmiths, blacksmiths, blacksmiths, peelers, pantofarii, shoemakers

The Olăritul was one of the oldest crafts in Târgu Secuiesc. Potters' Guild was organized in 1649. They produced painted jugs, ornamental chests and various vessels.

Blacksmiths were members of the United Guild of Blacksmiths, Locksmiths, Gunsmiths, Armorers and Tinkers, formed in 1844.

Cojocarii worked lamb and sheep skins. They made coats, furs and hats.

The Shoe broke away from the shoemakers' guild in 1857. They kept the guild's flag, crate and pitcher. Boots was the most widespread occupation in Târgu Secuiesc. The guild was founded in 1638.

4. Tanners, mtailors, tailors, pcarpenters

Tanners They are the oldest guild in Târgu Secuiesc, founded in 1572. In 1807 there were 56 tanners.

Butchers were incorporated as a guild in 1809. It became one of the wealthiest guilds in the city.

Tailors emerged as a guild in 1841. They made fancy tailoring, uniforms, church vestments, military clothing or tailoring in English or French fashion.

Hatters formed their guild in 1845. They made hats.

Carpenters played an important role in Târgu Secuiesc. They first associated with the carpenters to form a guild. They are recognized for their wood carvings.

5. Nougat

Nougat represented a craft specific to Târgu Secuiesc. But they did not form a guild. Turta secuiască was known in all the fairs of Transylvania.

6. History of Târgu Secuiesc

Upstairs is the history museum proper. Here is also the map of Târgu Secuiesc. The first records of the town date back to the 15th century, 1407. However, the area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In 1427 it was elevated to the status of a city by King Sigismund of Luxembourg. The town prospered during the Principality of Transylvania. Since 1764, the Three Seats Land has been under dual administration, by the Szekler and military authorities. Between 1841-1846, Târgu Secuiesc was a royal free town. Târgu Secuiesc is characterized by its courtyards built around the central square. The craftsman's house was built in the street, then the other houses were built in the narrow, elongated courtyard. There are 70 courtyards in the town.

7. Temporary exhibitions

Temporary exhibitions are also organized upstairs. I visited an interesting art exhibition.

8. Susana and Andrei

Susana and Andrei or Zsuzsi and Andris are the attraction of the history museum. A dedicated area features two puppets, Zsuzi and Andris, dressed in folk costumes from different parts of Transylvania. There are no less than 342 folk costumes on display. It all started with a competition organized by a children's magazine, which proved very popular. From Maramureș, Banat, Crișana, Secuimea to the Hungarians from Moldova. Great!