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Former Vigadó and Theatre

Clădirea Transilvania
Former Vigadó and Theatre
Clădirea Transilvania
Original function:
dancing / concert hall
theatre/opera
Current function:
theatre/opera
Settlement:
Zilah, Zalău
Address:
Piața Iuliu Maniu 5-7
Historical Hungarian county:
Szilágy
Country:
Romania
GPS coordinates:
47.1781950366, 23.0563243046
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History

In 1876 Zilah became the centre of Szilágy County, which was created by the merger of the counties of Közép-Szolnok and Kraszna.

The vigadó was built between 1895 and 1899. It was used for balls, lectures and political meetings. The building also housed a restaurant, hotel, café and shops. It was probably built on the site of the Wesselényi residence in Zilah. The late 18th century neoclassical ground floor arcade and colonnaded porch of the south wing were probably part of that building.

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