Haszmann Pál Museum

From the very beginning, it was a great experience for me to be a student of Gazdáné Olosz Ella as a child, from whom I gained practical knowledge. At that time I was mainly interested in art education, from which I tried to get rich. I have been working in the profession for decades, gaining experience as a private entrepreneur, realizing all my dreams in the field of creation. For folk costume pieces, I try to follow the traditions of each village. In the case of modern outfits, I focus on uniqueness, but I also combine them with the traditional one. The raw materials are woven on a weaving warp. For me, every work is an experience. I would like those who carry my works to see them not only as an object, but also as a work of art.

❗️ The museum can be visited by prior telephone appointment only. 📞  🏠 A House with a Story – A Journey Through Time ⌛  The Valea Zălanului Village Museum was brought to life by local historian and ethnographer Barna Préda. Built in 1896 by his great-great-grandparents, the house has been carefully restored using traditional materials and techniques, preserving the authentic charm of Szekler architecture. 🖼️ Fascinating Collections The museum tells the story of the village from its early days to the mid-20th century. Some of its most valuable exhibits include: ✨ Handcrafted Glass Collection – a precious legacy from collector Zoltán Karácsony. ✨ Traditional Tools & Artifacts – everyday objects once used by the villagers of Valea Zălanului. ✨ Historic Documents – dowry letters, old contracts, and photographs, including 19th-century agreements signed by Count Kálnoky. ✨ Military History – wartime photographs, uniforms, decorations, and memorabilia. 🧶 An Interactive Experience Visitors can admire authentic textiles from Valea Zălanului and even try their hand at weaving on a fully functional loom! 🔎 Step back in time and explore history in an authentic setting!

I've learned the work maize-leaves from a popular artist Júlia Bálint. I elaborated a particular technique, thanks to which my figurines acquired meaning gestures and mime, individual. My big compositions represent scenes drawn by the classic works of the Hungarian literature and biblical scenes: Life of Jesus, Via Crucis. Other themes are scenes of the rustic life, the fieldworks. By using my creations I wrote working exercise books for children, with explanations and instructions, published by the Publishing House Corvina. Furthermore I teach this craft in my village and at folk events.

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☎️📻 Sepsi TeleTár has more than 3,500 communication devices, which are still mostly functional. The goal of the location is to acquire, preserve and display the historical telecommunications equipment of Szeklerland, such as transmitters, receivers, audio and video recording devices and other related hardwares. TeleTár will promulgate and disseminate the heritage of the telecommunications industry and be a resource for those interested in that history, including both children and adults. Most of the devices are of great interest to the new generation, who will discover that the world didn’t start with the touchscreen smartphone. Listen to music on a record player - no DJs here - and write a letter on a typewriter about your trip to Covasna County - then mail it at the Post Office. The recipient will be delighted for sure! ❗️ An appointment is required on weekends and outside the opening hours.

For over 30 years we have been producing lollipops with various designs and attractive colors. In the early 2000s we discovered the original recipe for gingerbread from 1906 in Tg.Secuiesc, based on which we make this product in the old models and to which we add newer models depending on the requirement of buyers. The preparation of gingerbread is made of quality raw material. We are members of the Craftsmen's Guild of Transylvania and in 2011 we obtained the "Szekler Product" brand license. In addition to the existing products in our offer, we can make unique products in the shapes desired by the buyer, as well as gifts and various souvenirs.

The father of Dávid Alpár had learned tailoring at the end of the eighties and after finishing school he founded his own tailoring firm at home. It functioned for a while, but as the regime changed and the country started importing and exporting more, stores were being filled with various cheap and low-quality clothing. So, change was inevitable. He had to start making products that could not be found on the shelves of higher-traffic companies. That is how he started making folk costumes. He first collected old, worn-out garments from the villages of the Baraolt/ Erdővidék historical region, and by reusing them made his first Szekler costume. To this day, materials are made with a traditional weaving loom and the garment is given to the customer according to the described specifications. In addition to folk costumes, the Dávid Alpár family also makes Hungarian full dresses, similar to the costumes that were worn in the 19th century. Currently, Dávid Alpár continues to practice the profession hoping that there will always be a group of people who will proudly wear these clothes, as they are an important part of our culture and is worth preserving. 

❗️ The Koréh-Dénes mansion can be visited by prior appointment. 📞✉️ ⚜️ It is one of the most beautiful manor-houses of Bicfalău. During its renovation the old decorations and characteristics were restored, so it was restored its exterior painting from the 18th century, and its door`s stucco-decoration, made in 1830. Presently functions as a family house, it is the headquarters of the Transylvanian Art and Heritage Association, but it can be visited with booking.  Its owners if requested organize guided mansion visiting tours in the village and also show you the exhibitions of the Bicfalău Cultural Centre, where you can see the historical stove tiles collection, arhive recordings about the manor-houses of Covasna County, the Magical Bicfalău exhibition and the international contemporary arts photo documents, that were created in nature. Guided tour in romanian: 0724 100 352 Guided tours in hungarian and english: 0724 519 924

❗️ We recommend prior consultation before visiting. 📞  📜 Throughout history, there have always been those "Return Home, Wanderer" who, sadly, could never return home, much as they would have liked to. Such was Kelemen Mikes, author of the Letters from Turkey, chamberlain to Ferenc Rákóczi II. Visit the Szentkereszty Castle, where the writer and translator spent part of his childhood. After the confiscation of his estates, the Szentkereszty family inherited the building. It is now a museum with memorial rooms to Kelemen Mikes, Vilmos Csutak, Manyi Kiss and Géza Domokos. ⚜️ This manor from Zagon is one of the most significant buildings of the Mikes family, and it already existed in the 17th century, as indicated by an inscription in one of the beams, which includes the year number 1632, and the initials B:M and E:D.